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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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Finished up my socks for the #basicsockskal! Defin Finished up my socks for the #basicsockskal! Definitely see more sock knitting in my future. Thanks for organizing @jessamyb!
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