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Moon Phase Button Camas Blouse

August 11, 2019

I’ve been eyeing the Thread Theory Camas Blouse for such a long time! The pattern struck me as so comfy, but with some really nice design details. I finally ordered some super cheap fabric to make a wearable muslin, and am pretty happy with it! I love the gathers on…
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It’s another gray layering piece!

March 5, 2018

I have sewn yet another neutral layering piece. Which is great actually, because most of my shirts and tanks are so bright. This is a Linden sewn up in a lightweight, super stretchy, sweater knit I picked up at Fabric Place Basement. I was going to make this a…
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Rib Knit Blackwood Cardigan

March 2, 2018

I recently made a long cardigan out of the Deer and Doe Plantain pattern, and it’s gotten a ton of use, so another was in order. This time I decided to try out the Blackwood Cardigan by Helen’s Closet. It came out great! I used the same 2×2 rib knit…
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Rib Knit Finlayson

February 7, 2018

Here’s another Finlayson for Mal! This fabric is awesome – it’s a super stretchy 2×2 rib knit from Indie Sew (80% stretch to be exact). I sized down to a small but forgot to alter the shoulders, so we’ll call this a relaxed fit. The only note for this version…
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Cashmerette Concord T-shirt

January 21, 2018

I finally sewed the Cashmerette Concord I cut out months ago! I used the same size as the two other Casmerette patterns I’ve made (14 C/D, graded to what would be about a 10 at the waist), with no other modifications. I chose the mid-length, v-neck and 3/4 sleeve options,…
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A french terry Plantain cardigan

December 6, 2017

I’ve had this gray french terry in my stash for a while now, and have been debating what to make with it. I thought of making a Finlayson, or maybe Hudson Pants. I used a bit of it for a Shadi skirt, but still had enough left…
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Here’s a @noodlehead531 #woolandwaxtote with som Here’s a @noodlehead531 #woolandwaxtote with some amazing canvas from Japan. Which cloud are you? I’m really feeling the angry lightning cloud.
Here’s my #closetcoreblanca dress in Merchant & Here’s my #closetcoreblanca dress in Merchant & Mills laundered linen from @stitchsewshop! I’ve been wanting to make a dress version of this pattern for two years. This fabric is very good. Also my plants are very good.
Here’s my second pieced quilt, made for my very Here’s my second pieced quilt, made for my very special bff @s.a.m.r.i.v! We met 40 years ago as tiny bebes in the park, and through the years we drifted apart several times but always found each other again at various dance recitals, school field trips, beach clubs, fabric stores, and summer jobs. The universe kept shoving us together til it stuck. This quilt is a hug from afar. I might not be able to get up to New Jersey frequently but this quilt will be there for cozy/comforting times as needed. 

I picked out my fabric, then used a quilt generator at savoreverystitch.com (the last slide), then imported it into Photoshop and colored over it (second to last slide), basically changing the whole thing, but it was an awesome starting place.
It’s our 9 year anniversary and 22 year friendiv It’s our 9 year anniversary and 22 year friendiversary so here’s a nice photo! 📸 @maggiewinters_
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