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Cambie Dress in Vivid Printed Linen

By on May 7, 2012 in Finished Sewing Projects, Patterns

Happy Monday, everyone! I’m thrilled to hear all the good feedback on the new pattern, the Cambie Dress. There’s always room in our pattern drawers for one more pretty dress pattern! If you missed Friday’s announcement, here’s the link: Introducing the Next Pattern… the Cambie Dress! Here’s another version of the Cambie Dress, this time [...]

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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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Birthday Fabric! A Beautiful Fall Mini-Wardrobe

Birthday Fabric! A Beautiful Fall Mini-Wardrobe

By on September 29, 2011 in Fabrics

Isn’t it fantastic when you receive belated birthday presents? My birthday was back in February, but I received my mother’s birthday present a couple weeks back… a shopping night at Fabricana, my local fabric store! Want to see what I got? Of course you do! Fabric purchases are even more delightful when we can all [...]

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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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How Long Should Clothing Last?

How Long Should Clothing Last?

By on September 1, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I just found a rip in the lining of this dress! I’ve been wearing it a lot this summer because it’s lightweight, fitted yet loose through the bodice. (On days when I don’t ride my bike, that is – it’s way too short for that!) Last week I was trying on one of my projects [...]

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Lonsdale Sew-Along: My Finished Dress

Lonsdale Sew-Along: My Finished Dress

By on August 31, 2011 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects, Sew-Alongs

I finished sewing my Lonsdale Dress for the Sew-Along! Well, I finished it a while ago, but finally took photos and posted them on the blog. I love this version, it’s summery and feminine with a retro-inspired feel. What do you think? I snapped about ten photos outside before the battery died. Don’t you hate [...]

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