Sewing a vintage design from 1954

Vogue pattern V1023 I love period-style clothing! I think I was drawn to this pattern because it reminded me of a coat that my Great-grandmother would have worn. Gloves and all. I first made this…

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Making a tiered skirt is easy!

With no sewing pattern, I made a two-tiered skirt with pockets out of this beautiful African print. Essentially, you’re working with rectangle shapes which make it easy for measuring and sewing. The fabric is 45…

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The tale of two garments

I took a work trip last year and didn’t know what to pack. Apparently, the weather in Newport, Rode Island is all across the board in the springtime. Some of my co-workers arrived a few…

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Making a sherpa-lined jacket…for my brother!

I found this ultra comfy, cotton fabric lined with faux sherpa at Joann. I thought it would be perfect for a jacket for my brother. There were a lot of options to choose from, but…

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A sequin skirt made easy!

I’ve been wanting a sequin, pencil skirt that embodied the colors of the holiday season. When I saw this stretch sequin fabric on http://www.moodfabrics.com, I knew it would be perfect! Its description and color are…

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