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Sparkly Herringbone Wool Pona Jacket

November 20, 2019

I was in Fabric Place Basement recently and some lovely sparkly herringbone caught my eye on the wool remnant table. I immediately thought jacket, and luckily it was 60″ wide and just over 2.75 yards. At the checkout, they rang it up and the entire cut was SIX DOLLARS. I…

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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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Reflecting on a Year of Handmade Clothes

May 29, 2017

One year ago today I made my first shirt! It wasn’t great. It’s a Seamwork Akita. I had no idea what I was doing. I especially had no idea about fitting. When I was snipping the last of my threads on it, I cut a hole in the sleeve.…

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Change of plans – Jackie’s bag

November 8, 2016

I decided to go with the Caravan tote instead of the Maker’s. It just looks better all around – easier to make, nicer finished product based on photos I’ve seen.…

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Seamwork Adelaide Notes

August 13, 2016

Here she is so far! After that first muslin, I took some time away and let things percolate. I also took Sew the Perfect Fit on Craftsy. Overall, I think I’m starting to see what the fit issues I have actually are. I bet that’s the biggest hurdle for…

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I said I’d never make jeans

July 10, 2016

I’m totally going to make jeans.…

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