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Fulton Sweater Blazer :: Raspberry Creek Fabrics Style
You all know the Fulton Sweater Blazer as the collar shot that enchanted Instagram. As part of the Raspberry Creek Fabrics promo team I knew pairing Alina’s latest pattern with their gorgeous fabrics was a perfect match. Here’s my collar pic – this definitely piqued everyone’s interest on Instagram! And here’s my Fulton Sweater Blazer {…Continue Reading}
Jalie #3677 Helene Shawl Collar Cardigan :: Sly Fox Fabrics Style
I’m sure you’re familiar by now with my fondness for Jalie patterns and Sly Fox Fabrics. My latest fabric to try out was a wondrously soft and cozy floral sweater knit. I knew it would pair nicely with Jalie’s Helene Shawl Collar Cardigan – #3677. First the fabric: for real it’s like a warm hug. {…Continue Reading}
Chalk and Notch Joy Jacket
Have you seen Gabriela’s new pattern from Chalk and Notch, the Joy Jacket? Â Of course you have, unless you’ve been buried under a Nor’easter like we were last week! Â If you follow me on Instagram, you saw my progress, which included hand-stitching the opening in the lining from bagging the coat during our two+ day {…Continue Reading}
Bethioua Raglan Shirt
My journey to Bethioua: I’ve never given much consideration to raglan shirts for myself. Â Given my broad shoulders and large bust, I didn’t think they would do much to enhance my shape. Â After finding that I quite liked the woven raglan Coram Top, I decided to reevaluate my opinions and see if I could become {…Continue Reading}
Muslining :: Women’s Stretch Woven Pull-on Pants
I have my variety of leggings and popover tunics, I thought next it would be fun to make some almost real pants.  By almost I mean not “real” jeans with a zip fly or structured pants, but what I’ll classify as woven pull-on pants.  I had made pair of pants previously that fell into this category, {…Continue Reading}
Washi Expansion Pack Pattern Testing
I recently had the opportunity to pattern test for Made by Rae‘s expansion pack for the Washi Dress! If you don’t mind some awkward self-portraiture, check out the View B tunic I made for myself. If you haven’t seen all the hype, Rae is working her magic on the Washi. Tweaking and playing, adding pattern {…Continue Reading}
Ruby Dress & Top Pattern Testing V1.1
So is the awkward smile better than the angry face? Dave snapped these quickly for me instead of having to set up the tripod, so maybe it helps a little to have an actual person taking the photos. Oh, and Dave will love you forever if you ooh and aah over the nicely trimmed hedge. {…Continue Reading}
Ruby Dress Pattern Testing
If you remember my lovely Washi Dress I made recently, you’ll understand when I practically leaped to the computer to volunteer to pattern test for Made by Rae’s pending pattern for the Ruby Dress. It’s a super quick sew – I love that! For the body I used the same Lisette cotton lawn I used {…Continue Reading}