New Look 6429- A Dress with an Inset

July 14, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi All! Summer is in full bloom here in Oregon, with blue skies and sunshine, the perfect start to my vacation. I thought I’d show one last addition to my travel wardrobe before heading out for a couple of weeks. Yes, I have alot of clothes (LOL) but wouldn’t you know it? At […]

Thursday tee: A sporty tee dress

May 21, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete, who can resist dressing like one from time to time? My Thursday tee is a sporty dress, a nod to the trend that gives us a chance to look fit and relaxed, even when we aren’t at the gym. Since the sporty trend is strong, there’s plenty […]

A shift dress that mixes it up

May 18, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

How’s this for using up a bit of my stash? As you all know, my stash reduction project is in full swing and this dress is the result of my new stash busting rule. During the summer, I can only buy a piece of fabric, if it replaces a piece of equal size. So, nothing comes […]

Dress or tunic? That is the question!

May 4, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

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Shift dress: Then and Now

April 11, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

I must be watching too many Mad Men reruns, because this week, I found myself crafting my very own shift dress! And I’m not the first person to want this look. Audrey did. Twiggy did. Jean Shrimpton did too. Pretty good company, if I had to say. It’s a timeless shape and the look is […]