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For Other People’s Weddings, Round 2: Papercut Patterns Midsummer Night’s Dream the Second

All right. Wedding season is upon us (well, those of us who are between the ages of 26 and 35) … More

dresses, papercut patterns, papercut patterns midsummers night dream, sewing

Acknowledging defeat: mon petit disaster

You know those friends you have who tell you your handmade dress looks great when actually they should be telling … More

Aime Comme Marie, aime comme mon petit bazar, diy, dresses, pattern review, sewing, sewing patterns, sewing projects
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Also Not a Halloween Costume: I Made a Cape, and I Wear It.

  This is Vogue 8776, a cape! Let’s get the most important thing out of the way first here: If … More

cape sewing, diy cape, sewing, Vogue, Vogue 8776, vogue patterns

Wrapper’s Delight: Vogue 8930

I was probably watching too much Scandal or something back in the late summer/early fall, because I had it in … More

coat, coat lining, coatlining, coatmaking, diy coat, sewing, vogue 8930, vogue patterns

The Neverending Wrap Dress: Vogue 8827

Doesn’t this woman look classy. Try as I might, though, no dress is going to flatten my chest and cause … More

diy, rayon seam binding, sewing, v8827, Voge patterns, Vogue, vogue 8827, wrap dress, wrap dress sewing

Mr Roboto Dress: This Was Not a Halloween Costume

I was, perhaps, inappropriately enthusiastic about making a dress out of some wool/silk blend I’d picked up at Fabric Mart. … More

diy, pattern review, sewing, sewing patterns, silk-wool pique, Vogue 8902, vogue patterns

Shot at Redemption: Colette Myrtle, with Sleeves.

I was pretty grump after making my first Colette Myrtle, and I really wasn’t planning on a second one. But … More

colette myrtle, colette myrtle with sleeves, diy, dresses, kimono sleeve tutorial, sewing

For Other People’s Weddings: Midsummer Night’s Dream Pattern Review

This Papercut Patterns dress has been in my brain for the better part of a year. When I really gave … More

diy, dresses, midsummer night's dream, midsummer night's dream dress, papercut patterns, pattern review, sewing

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics: Butterick 5211 Review

When I see a three-piece pattern labelled “FAST& EASY FASHION EXPRESS 1 HOUR PATTERN”. I think: That’s probably a lie. … More

B5211, Butterick, pattern review, patterns, sewing

Purple Dress — Marfy 3367

Oof that flash is harsh.

diy, Marfy, Marfy 3367, Mood Fabric, Pendleton wool, pendleton wool project, sewing, wool

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