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Trisha’s Cordova Jacket: With Leather Panels!

By on November 30, 2012 in Patterns

I am looking forward to sharing this version of the Cordova Jacket with you today! Some of you suggested that this jacket would be great in leather, or with contrast paneling. Trisha’s done both in her pattern testing jacket! Isn’t it gorgeous? You know you want to check out more of her photos on her [...]

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Pink Pullover, or Sometimes You Don’t Know Until You Wear It…

By on April 30, 2012 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Hey, another sweater! This is my first sweater with more to it than just miles and miles of basic stockinette (plain knitting) stitches. This is also the last of the knitting project updates for a while. We’ll be back to sewing content very soon! The pattern is Petra, by Quince and Co. Quince and Co [...]

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My Minoru Jacket Fabric Choices

By on January 5, 2012 in Fabrics, Inspiration and Everything Else

Choices, with an S on the end! Yes, I’m making more than one version of the Minoru Jacket. I love wearing my first sample so much that I know I’ll like it in different fabrics. I’ll be focusing on just one jacket project for most of the sew-along, but if time permits I’d love to [...]

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Fabric Recommendations for the Minoru Jacket

Fabric Recommendations for the Minoru Jacket

By on December 6, 2011 in Fabrics

Today, let’s talk about fabric options for the Minoru Jacket. We’ll be looking for light to medium weight woven fabrics, but as with most patterns, we can always bend the rules a little bit! I’ll list some options that I think would work well, and mention some things to keep in mind as you select [...]

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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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Tailoring a Coat: Making a Back Stay

By on November 18, 2011 in Projects, Tips, Work in Progress

Another baby step of progress on the Seventies Wrap Coat project! Here is the first tailoring technique I’ve applied to my Wrap Coat. We’re adding a back stay to support and stabilize the back of our coat. This will prevent strain across the shoulders as well. And I’m guessing it will also keep loosely woven [...]

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