self drafted

  • Copper 3/4 Tee with Low Back and BurdaStyle Navy Deadstock Twill Pant 119

    Today I’m sharing another Look from my Fall Winter Capsule Wardrobe. This beautiful Eileen Fisher Knit 3/4 sleeve with a low cut back neckline and these fabulous Deadstock Navy Cotton Twill BurdaStyle 119 Trousers with a button tab front closure and pocket flaps.

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  • Posing in Athens French Blue Knit Leggings & Tank- Greece Travel Wardrobe

    French Blue Knit Pants & Tank- Greece Travel Wardrobe

    Quick post showing my two piece french blue knit pants and tank top worn with a beautiful silk scarf from the Acropolis Museum in Athens Greece. Part of my handmade wardrobe for our vacation to Greece in September. Fabric from Marcy Tilton. Pattern is self drafted. Plus some English Paper Piecing I brought on our…

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  • Refashioned Dress Shirt One Seam Blouse

    I made this blouse last year, took pictures, and then completely forgot to share it! This is my first draft of a new pattern, my one seam blouse, I drafted up with my sloper. I was playing around making a top with only one seam cut on the fold at center back. Below you’ll see…

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  • Vintage Simplicity 5688 Skirt with Embroidered Pockets and Retro Stripe Rib Turtleneck

    I’m so happy to finally share this make, my vintage Simplicity 5688 Linen Skirt with embroidered curve pockets! I wore this for Thanksgiving and got so many compliments. My daughter wore a striped rib knit turtleneck too, so we were almost matching! There’s a fantastic banyan tree with a built in swing next to the…

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  • Orange Poppies Self Drafted Tank

    As soon as I saw this gorgeous fabric I fell in love! Poppies have always been my favorite flower to draw, I used them quite a bit in my early printmaking. The oranges and teal/ grey on this wheat background is just perfection. This was my splurge purchase for myself at Christmas as this fabric…

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