28th Jul 2022
Tiered Linen Skirt
Andrea says, "Stories start way before you see the outcome. This project started a year ago. Finally, here you are, the Rainbow skirt inspired by a Zimmermann design I found on Farfetch (2021). All…
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11th Jun 2022
Black/Ivory Jacquard Double Knit
Beverly says, "Just finished this top. The fabric was like a dream. It’s light and has movement but it is sturdy. Used a ballpoint needle." Fabric: Black/Ivory Jacquard Double Knit Pattern:…
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6th Jun 2022
Satin Back Crepe-Teal
Andrea says, "The making of the "Dance Dress", my draft, was the requested design for this Junior High dance. I made the princess bodice with 3/4" straps that helped to cover the underpinnings. The…
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6th Jun 2022
Blue Jean Denim
Kasey says, “Who says gardening can’t be fashionable? I finished a second pair of overalls for myself and my husband, and I used designer fabric to boot. It’s a Ralph Lauren denim from our local fabri…
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6th Jun 2022
White/Pink/Orange Floral Viscose Challis
Nateida says, “This fabric was perfect for this pattern McCalls 7742, easy to handle and sew. I highly recommend french seams as it gives such a beautiful finish on the inside. I also highly recomme…
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9th May 2022
Spring Green Linen
This sews and wears like a dream! I love the crispness, the pics are taken after a long day in the office and it relaxes so well. It is a solid color so it really pops with the bernina triple stitch i…
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2nd May 2022
Eggplant Paisley Viscose Jersey Knit
Lenora says, “This fabric is soft against the skin and was a dream to work with. The cut edges of the fabric lay flat and do not ravel in the least. The fabric is a bit more drapey than the pattern…
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30th Apr 2022
Ruby Red 8.5 oz Cotton Twill
Becki made this jacket, especially for her safari trip in Africa, to keep all essential documents safe. Becki says, “Pockets, pockets, and more pockets! Inseam pockets with invisible zipper are the…
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27th Mar 2022
Blue/Topaz Floral Linen Blend
Yvette says, “It was a beautiful day the other day, so Mr and I went to Harlem and ate at Melba’s Restaurant @melbasharlem. I was styling in my Luna Peplum Top from Kosedo Studio and part of a wardrob…
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11th Mar 2022
Red Faux Leather
Kimberly says, “I finished these crops about a week ago and have already worn them twice!!! A few weeks ago, I did some window shopping and noticed the faux leather pants absolutely everywhere! I ha…
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25th Feb 2022
Teal Blue/Olive Green/Pumpkin Abstract Viscose Jersey Knit
Beverly says, "I used a ball point size 12 needle. Double-stitched the seams. The fabric was so easy to work with. The shoulder seams are stabilized with the fusible knit stay tape. It just floats ove…
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15th Feb 2022
Little White Dress
A white linen dress looks so fresh for summer! Ann's dress is timeless and is in major wardrobe rotation. Lots of topstitching and an "oops" at the hem required some unpicking but that's part of the…
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