My Closet

  • Self Drafted Japanese Lightwash Cropped Denim and Mirage Knitted Tank

    I’m super busy this week prepping for Thanksgiving but had to share my newest make: these awesome cropped jeans! I drafted these myself off my redone pant sloper. I knew exactly what I wanted: a high waist, a medium wide leg that falls straight out from the hip, cropped. Minimal details and simple style. These…

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  • Vacation Sewing- Odgen Floral Cami and Red + White Stripe Holly Pants

    I’m just back from the most relaxing mini vacation with my family in Hobe Sound, Florida. Beautiful beach days with high winds led to some gorgeous waves and cool breezy weather. Perfect beach vacation! Today I’m focusing on the Red and White Stripe Holly Pants and Odgen Cami. I’ll share more on the other makes…

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  • Summer Sewing Plans 2018

    Summer is in full swing here in South Florida, variating between high heat or some nice downpours. Time to put away my fall/winter projects and switch gears.  I’ve been working on my summer sewing plans for a bit now, sketching and making up mood boards.  Summer calls for light, breezy and easy makes. I have…

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  • Apple Slope Knit Tank

    Summer in Florida calls for light and bright pieces and this knitted tank, Slope by Shibui Knits, is a perfect addition to my summer wardrobe.  I was first drawn to the color of this yarn.  It’s so bright and fresh.  I had already made a tester version of Slope in a caramel color (which unfortunately…

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  • Bare Necessities Carolyn Pajama’s

    When I found this print I new I had to have it!  This Bare Necessities organic poplin is in my favorite colors: navy, coral, peach and orange and reminds me of a modern William Morris floral. Just like the image that inspired the embroidery on my denim jeans! While this bold print is a bit too much for everyday…

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  • Blue Spruce Lina Tank + B5504 Beach Capri’s

    I finished these pants back in May but have been slowly finishing up this second Lina Tank over the last 3 months.  I waited to show them off together since they pair so well.  I’m trying to be more conscious of making full looks when I’m sewing.  It really makes my wardrobe mix and match so much better. Check out…

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  • Knitting- Lina Tank in Sparrow

    This tank top has been in the works since the beginning of the year-another relaxing slow knitting project.  My last sweater was a big fail so I went with a much more Florida appropriate look.  A tank top in knitted in Linen.  The yarn is a truly beautiful and soft to the touch linen yarn,…

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  • Fabulous Fifi’s

    I’ve been trying to use up some of my prettier fabric remnants before our big move (2 weeks + counting!!!!) and found the perfect pattern to use up my yardage in Fifi by Tilly and the Buttons.  It’s a simple camisole with gathered cups cut on the bias and cheeky little shorts.  I don’t have many…

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