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  • Charm Patterns Maria Dress aka the Friendship Dress

    Charm Patterns Maria Dress aka the Friendship Dress

    This is the Charm Patterns Maria dress which is a princess seam dress that makes a great base for many styles. The lines are clean. It’s straightforward and nice for a beginner to learn princess seams, but a satisfying sew for a more experienced sewist. So why do I also call it the Friendship Dress?…

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  • Charm Patterns Stanwyck Skirt in Black Twill

    Charm Patterns Stanwyck Skirt in Black Twill

    The first thing I made this year (as in, on Jan 2 while I was on New Year’s vacation) was a black Charm Patterns Stanwyck Skirt. After making the Stanwyck for my Hanukkah skirt, I knew I needed a black one that I could use as a basic in my wardrobe. And in fact, it…

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