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Travel Wardrobe Greece- Wide leg Dobby Stripe Pant and Mix and Match Tees
Today I’m back to share what I wore in Greece! I planned out my travel wardrobe for quite some time and designed this capsule handmade wardrobe so that all of my pieces mixed and matched for maximum wear with minimal clothing, especially since my daughter and I were sharing a suitcase. Packing light is an…
Yarn Dyed Blue, Ivory and Black Striped Pants
Introducing my new favorite pants! These are my self drafted wide leg pants with curve pockets in a super soft yarn dyed blue, ivory and cream deadstock fabric from Blackbird Fabrics.
Cream Rib Knit 3/4 Sleeve Top
Just a quick little post today. A very simple but immensely wearable 3/4 sleeve cream rib knit tee. This top features a slightly wider 3/4 sleeve and a nice deep hem and is self drafted. A quick sew mainly on the serger with cover stitched hems and a very narrow ribbed neckband. I always like…
Mix and Match Painted Floral Two Piece Set
I love sewing up matching sets! This double make is one of my faves, a lightweight midi skirt with a nice wide waistband and a simple sleeveless blouse. Both finished with matching buttons up the front. The bold floral really makes the look! I had to have this painted crinkle cotton floral as soon as…
Haslam 1929 Yellow Floral Slip
I’m back today with one of my favorite summer makes, this 1929 Haslam drafted slip from Book of Draftings #6 in a sweet yellow floral print. I couldn’t resist this lemon yellow japanese cotton print and bought up 3 yds from Blackbird way back in March. I also used this fabric for my vintage McCall’s…
Yellow Floral Vintage McCall’s 6634 Blouse
I’m always on the lookout for interesting vintage sewing patterns and excitedly stumbled across this 80’s style Blouse with a gathered front yoke. This first version is my very wearable muslin in a leafy floral japanese lawn in a shade of yellow I don’t normally wear but was instantly drawn to. The fabric is crisp…
Railroad Denim Self-Drafted Trousers
In the last few years I’ve realized I love denim but hate jeans. I hate a back yoke and see no need for rear pockets- totally useless. So for this pair of denim I drafted a trouser pattern that I’m really loving. It has a nice wide straight leg, roomy front curved pockets and double…
Blue and White Linen Pinstripe Self-drafted Tailored Shirt
The year is almost over and I have quite a few makes to share! First up is a tailored shirt in a lovely lightweight woven linen blue and white pinstripe. I’ve been working for the last few months to perfect my dress shirt pattern. This one is almost there. I bit more width in the…