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My first vintage pattern: Butterick 4110

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Over the weekend, I had two friends over for a sewing night. They both have a pretty vintage style and are well-versed in vintage patterns.  I figured there was no better time to make my first vintage pattern!

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  • Date June 12, 2019
  • Tags Blackbird Fabrics, Butterick, Floral, Rayon, Vintage, Zipper
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Work Wear: Style Arc Kellie Dress

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This year I’m focusing on building my work wardrobe. I constantly reach for my knit dresses — especially on Monday mornings — so I thought I should add a few more to my closet.

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  • Date March 8, 2019
  • Tags Dress, knits, Mulberry Silks, Rayon, Work wear
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Fancy Sweatshirt: Papercut Patterns Bowline Sweater

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My expectations and reality did not align on this project. I was hoping to make a work-appropriate sweater, but instead ended up with a fancy sweatshirt.  Continue reading

  • Date December 19, 2018
  • Tags Joann Fabrics, knits, Papercut patterns, Rayon, Sweatshirt
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Versatile shirt: Floral Rayon Natalie Top

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It seems like it’s been a while since I’ve had a really successful make that wasn’t either a pattern I’ve made before or a Sewaholic pattern. But, this top has been a great success!

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  • Date July 16, 2018
  • Tags Blackbird Fabrics, Floral, Indiesew, Liola Patterns, Rayon, Tops, Work wear
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Knit faux wrap dress: McCall’s 6713

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When I started my first job, I bought two knit wrap dresses from Banana Republic that became staples in my work wardrobe. They’ve worn out in the 7 years since. I recently started working full-time again, and I wanted to find a nice knit wrap dress pattern to make a new arsenal.

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  • Date July 9, 2018
  • Tags Dress, Elastic, Floral, Joann Fabrics, knits, Rayon, Summer, Wrap dress
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