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Basic Binge (Shadi skirt and Plantain tees)

July 23, 2017


As my old RTW t-shirts are wearing out, I really need some more basics. Stitch also had a sale on knits, so I bought enough for a few t-shirts and another Shadi skirt. I decided to just stick to the Deer and Doe Plantain, but change up the necklines, sleeves,…
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Alberta Street Pencil Skirt – Finished!

September 19, 2016

I also finished the Alberta Street Pencil Skirt this weekend. It’s been done aside from the hem for about a week, but I’ve been lazy to finish it. Not much to report – everything else went smoothly, aside from the stitch in the ditch around the waistband. It looked great…
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Alberta Street Pencil Skirt notes

September 12, 2016

I can’t believe I didn’t start notes for this yet! I think because it’s a pretty simple skirt. I cut out a size 12, but shortened the length a few inches. I pinned the fabric together and it seemed a bit tight and bunched around the hips too much when…
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