Month: August 2017

Tucks, Pleats, and Sewing through grief

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Hi all! It’s been a rough week around here. Dustin, our little buddy for sixteen years succumbed to renal failure last week. If you’ve visited here before, you may remember him from several photos. He loved to be in the middle of everything, and blog photos were no exception.   Such a character, and he […]

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DIY Street Fair Kimono and a Cold Shoulder Tee

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Summer is winding down, but there are still plenty of opportunities to attend street fairs, farmer’s markets and wine festivals. Since Street Fairs are great places to get your inner bo-ho on, I’ve taken to wearing kimonos over my standard jeans and tees on my excursions. A kimono is such a great wardrobe soldier. When you […]

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Easy, breezy – – the Kalle Shirt Dress

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I didn’t set out to become a fan girl of Closet Case Patterns, but that’s what seems to have happened! After making Closet Case’s Charlie Caftan twice (here and here) and loving it, I decided I had to give Heather’s other patterns a try. I chose the Kalle, although at first glance, it didn’t seem […]

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Charlie Caftan #2

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This new Charlie might be my favorite! When I made this version of the Charlie Caftan, I thought to myself, Hey, I might as well get rid of the rest of my clothes because is the only piece of clothing I will ever wear. This dress is so well designed (Heather of Closet Case Patterns), […]

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The Indie Royalty challenge:  I’m a finalist….

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Hi all! Indie Pattern Month has been so fun, and now, as the festivities come to an end, I am a finalist for the mini wardrobe challenge, Indie Royalty. All of the entries are so gorgeous and I’m honored to be one of the group! I would love to have your vote. For more about […]

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