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Strapless romance in the Cashmerette Ellington dress
I review the new Cashmerette Ellington Dress, detailing my fit adjustments (sizing down and custom shortening), grading, and a fun faux corset back modification. I discuss the clean lining finish, boning support, and working with a linen-rayon blend. Perfect for a romantic look!
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Charm Patterns Hattie Tote to carry all the things
As mentioned in my last post, I had enough of the fabric leftover from my Maria dress to make a matching tote. I even had enough to do pattern matching of the roses around the top! This is the Hattie Tote pattern, also from Charm Patterns. I did decide to buy some coordinating fabric for…
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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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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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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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Her Universe Fashion Show 2024 – Charm Patterns Audrey Cigarette Pants – Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
While the jacket was certainly the center piece of the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em inspired look that I did for the 2024 Her Universe Fashion Show, you can’t have a pant suit without, well, pants. Above, this picture was taken backstage which is why the lighting is funky. And I’m holding the boxing champion belt…
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Her Universe Fashion Show 2024 – Vogue 9673 Jacket – Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
I’ve got a back log of pieces to post about and take pictures of but I’ve been procrastinating because, well, I’d rather make more stuff. However, I’m going to pause for now and tell you about the look that I most recently finished for the 2024 Her Universe Fashion Show, a look inspired by the…
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Seamwork Lyle in Solvang
This dress is made from the Seamwork Lyle pattern. I’ve been a member of Seamwork since the beginning. I enjoy getting their patterns each month, even if I don’t make them as often as I’d like. I’ve really liked some of their recent ones, so I’ll need to find more time to make theirs. In…
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Charm Patterns Starlet Gown for Old Hollywod Glamour
This is the brand new Charm Patterns Starlet Gown available on their Pattern. Rarely am I able to make something this soon after it comes out, but I had a holiday party with the theme “old Hollywood” and this was perfect so I managed to tape the pattern, get it cut out and sewn in…
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Pattern Emporium Coastal Side Split Skirt
This is the newest pattern from Pattern Emporium: the Coastal Side Split Skirt. It was just released this week and I had fun testing it! It’s a pretty versatile skirt as you’ll see in my photos — you can wear it for winter with a sweater or summer with a tank top or t-shirt. I…