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What Colour Would You Call Happiness?

By on November 22, 2012 in Inspiration and Everything Else

If someone told you there was a colour called happiness, what colour would you picture? I would have said a bright, sunny yellow if you’d asked me. This gorgeous blue is called Happiness, and after finishing this sweater I think the name is perfect! I love, love, love this sweater. It’s perfect in every way! [...]

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A Wintery Chantilly

By on October 29, 2012 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

I made another Chantilly Dress! It’s getting a little too cold outside for this dress, but that doesn’t matter. I can layer it up and when summer comes around again, I’ll have a new dress in the rotation. I made this on the same day as the lace underwear. The big plan was to go [...]

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Summer Dresses, All Year Round

By on November 29, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

After Monday’s post – 75% Winter, 25% Summer – I thought I’d try to layer up one of my favourite summer dresses for a winter look. Because I’m a visual person and I like to see examples – and maybe you do too! It’s easier to relate to real-life photos than just a list of [...]

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Chantilly: A Late Summer Sundress

Chantilly: A Late Summer Sundress

By on September 5, 2011 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

If you guessed the sewing project in last week’s sneak peek was a dress, you’re right! It’s the Chantilly Dress by Colette Patterns. Isn’t it just the loveliest colour combo for late summer? Equally gorgeous with tights and boots! (I bet I can ride a bike in it, too. Haven’t tried it yet but you [...]

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