Month: May 2016

Sew the look: A lace-up shift dress

May 26, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

  In Oregon, it does not feel like Summer. Today, temperatures hovered around sixty degrees. Still, I’m sewing like it’s ninety! The weather may not be great but my fabric stash is. Who can resist sewing with crisp cottons and linens at this time of year? That’s why I made this dress even though I […]

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DIY Jeans and a Burda Spring Top

May 19, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hi all! Yes, I have FINALLY finished my first pair of jeans. My class at Modern Domestic here in Portland is over and I squeaked over the finish line with only five class minutes to spare! It feels sooooo good to have this project under my belt. I have wanted to sew a pair of […]

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McCalls 7314: Burberry knock-off

May 14, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

As you all know, I’ve got a thing for Burberry’s classic designs, and the Spring 2016 collection was one of the best. Being peplum obsessed, I couldn’t help but fall in love with this cute shirt. Okay, as Burberry prices go, the tag on this one wasn’t totally ridiculous…only $350. Yes, it’s a lot, but […]

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Sew the look: Denim and Lace

May 7, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

    My summer travel wardrobe is starting to take shape. I’m determined to pack efficiently, but this will be tricky. The trip includes a Danube River cruise and some evenings will be dress-up events. Of course, jeans are my go-to wardrobe staple, but they’re probably not ‘cruise-appropriate’ (LOL), so I’m sewing some separates that […]

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