Sewing
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Victorian Tea Dress goes to Mary Cassatt – McCall’s 8304 review
Well, it’s certainly been a hot minute since I lasted posted. It’s not that I haven’t been sewing. In fact, I’ve been sewing a ton! But that’s part of the issue — I’ve been making so much that I haven’t had time to sit down and my computer and write about all the things I’m…
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Happy Hanukkah! Happy New Year! Happy Llamakkah! Pajama Set
For this last night of Hanukkah and the first day of 2025, I made a fun little pajama set consisting of the Cashmerette Fiske Pajama bottoms and the Pattern Emporium Hugs & Kisses Cami top. I’m not going to go into too much detail about either pattern since I’ve covered them before (bottoms and cami).…
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Noah’s Ark Baby Quilt
As I mentioned, I’ve been catching up on some of the baby quilts in the family. The request for this one was Noah’s Ark in ideally non-brights. Fortunately I was able to find this adorable Noah’s Ark line from Moda Fabrics. And I was even able to find some yardage of the blue animals for…
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Animalia Flannel Backed Baby Quilt
I recently took a little break from garment sewing to make a couple of baby quilts that I was very behind on for my cousins that recently had baby boys. Between fashion shows and designing and collaborations and pattern testing and making looks for various events, I have been very busy over the last year.…
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Red Satin Cashmerette Mansfield Cocktail Dress
It’s holiday season and I’m excited to share with you my latest make — the Cashmerette Mansfield Dress! This party dress is the latest release for the Cashmerette Club which you’ll receive if you’re a monthly member in December or one of the All-Access members. Disclaimer: I’m a Cashmerette Collaborator and received a year of…
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A Super Halloween with Mario and Peach
Here were the pups’ costumes for Halloween this year — Mario and Princess Peach from the Super Mario Bros game! I actually made both these costumes about 3-4 years ago. But I had to say goodbye to my original Princess before I finished her crown and baubles and then it was just too difficult for…
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Fuzzy Brown Robe with Wolf Embroidery
My dad recently asked me to make him a druid robe, just in time for Halloween. He didn’t want anything complicated, so I opted for Simplicity 1582. I made version B, the hooded version for him. It’s really the simplest of patterns. The stitch line between the yoke and body is actually straight so I…
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S’mores Flannel Pajamas — Another Cashmerette Fiske Set
I already talked about the Cashmerette Fiske pajama set a bunch in my post yesterday, so I’ll just go over the differences. I picked up this cotton flannel s’more fabric from Joann’s a few years ago and always intended to make some pajamas just like these with it, but like always, I got busy and…
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Cashmerette Fiske Pajamas in Night Sky Rayon
I meant to post this over a week ago, but between travel and work, life got the better of me, so you’re getting it now. These are the Fiske Pajamas from Cashmerette, their latest pattern. I actually made 2 sets of these for the release, so you’ll get another post tomorrow about the second set.…
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Cashmerette Club Swanton Blouse
This is the Cashmerette Swanton Blouse which was just released today as part of their Cashmerette Club, a monthly subscription that includes a fresh pattern each month. Or, at least the base is. I mashed it together with the lantern sleeves from their Vernon Shirt, but the bodice and collar are Swanton. I’m a Cashmerette…