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Lookbook· Patterns· sewing

Lookbook: A New Coat on the Block.

This coat is actually one of my favorite pieces that I made for the Lookbook this season.   The pictures don't do it justice (it's a bit hard to photograph navy blue on a rainy day) but trust me when I say that it is DARLING in real life.  I decided in the beginning that a color-blocked  coat as part of the looks to mix and match for the colder weather which tends to suddenly hit.It is made from navy blue gabardine (which I used a coupon for) and winter white gabardine at the bottom for the bit ... View the Post

10.23.12

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Lookbook: The Heart Tee.

I am almost embarrassed to post this as a tutorial but after the last heart shirt went over so well, I added another heart one into the mix for Fall/Winter. The inspiration for this shirt came from this darling shirt and I thought the idea was so simple and cute.  The hearts are cut from felt and just sewn up the middle so they are three-dimensional in real life.  I love felt for that reason. I am now brainstorming other felt appliques to make and sew on....and some boy ones are ... View the Post

10.22.12

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Project Runway…Dmitry…who knew?

So another season of Project Runway just ended.And I was a little surprised at the winner... Dmitry(source) Hummm...who knew?Not me. Don't get me wrong.  I really enjoy Dmitry (especially when Elena was driving him CRAZY) and I admire the heck out of his tailoring skills but I just didn't peg him for the winner of the season.(Although he should have gotten a prize for putting up with all of Elena's super drama.) I've mentioned before I was a solid Sonjia fan (Remember I even made a scarf to look ... View the Post

10.20.12

Lookbook· Pattern Drafting· sewing

Lookbook: Skinny Jeans, Cropped Shirt and a Cardi

This outfit is actually the favorite in the bunch. It has already been worn to school with a report that she and her friends loved her heart shirt...so I need to wash it quick so she can wear it tomorrow.  (Girls at 7 love hearts, but I think I am 7 too...because I think it was my favorite spur-of-the-moment piece too.) I knew from the beginning that I wanted a cropped shirt. You see there was this cropped white shirt in a "Gidget" movie that I have been dreaming about and wanted to make.  I ... View the Post

10.19.12

Lookbook· Pattern Drafting· sewing

Lookbook: The School Girl

Today's "School Girl" look is a Peter Pan collared blouse (you knew there had to be at least one peter pan collar ;) and a stretch denim A-line skirt.First up is the skirt.  Since my daughter is getting a bit older, I made a simple A-line skirt with front and back darts and a back zipper.  The stretch denim is from LA at FIDM and it was $3 a yard (I bought 5 yards).  I used less than 1/2 yard because it was 60 inches wide, so I still have a TON of stretch denim leftover which is great news.I did ... View the Post

10.18.12

Lookbook· Pattern Drafting· sewing

Lookbook: Winter White Dress

The first look is one of two dresses that I put into the collection.  This particular one is Hannie's favorite.  It is an A-line dress make out of winter white gabardine that is fully lined.  The front lace is from a vintage table runner that I have had in my stash awhile, waiting for the right dress and it finally found a home.I drafted the pattern for the dress but I do have an alternative in paper pattern form if you are looking for a similar look.  You will need to make the sides a bit more ... View the Post

10.17.12

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