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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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Plaid Fairfield

March 14, 2019

Since I’ve been making so many repeat patterns, I’ve been debating if I should make separate posts or not. I decided yes! I like seeing them all on a grid. Mal requested some long sleeve button-ups, and picked out this beautiful plaid from Stitch! The last time I made…
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Mal ♥ Tea, or A Mad Tea Party Fairfield Button-Up!

March 27, 2018

This is Mal’s birthday shirt! I can’t remember what I was searching for but this Cotton + Steel Rifle Paper Co. Wonderland 100% cotton popped up and I had to order it immediately. Mal loves tea. He also enjoys good design and illustration, and fun shirts, so this fabric is…
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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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Fairfield Button-up Zebra Edition

January 24, 2018

I finished Mal’s 4th Fairfield weeks ago and forgot to post it. Nothing new to report here, aside from cutting the collar stand with a bigger seam allowance that ended up being really helpful. I think for the next shirt I’ll try this method though. My biggest achievement with this…
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Mad about this plaid Fairfield Button-up

December 11, 2017

I’m still working on Mal’s wardrobe refresh! This time it’s a Fairfield button-up with long sleeves, made with a plaid shirting from Stitch. This fabric is really nice, but felt super stretchy on the bias so I did a lot of stay stitching. I’ve only made short-sleeved Fairfields so…
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Finished up a couple of @cashmerette #springfieldt Finished up a couple of @cashmerette #springfieldtop that I started last summer! The first is one of my favorite fabrics from @stitchsewshop and the second was a vintage maxi dress that was falling apart. #sewwithstitch
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!
Cold feet and @jessamyb inspired me to cast on som Cold feet and @jessamyb inspired me to cast on some socks yesterday. I’m a bit late to the #basicsockskal party, but maybe I’ll finish in time? This yarn was definitely purchased 13+ years ago.
Binding off this #jujikacowl was an adventure but Binding off this #jujikacowl was an adventure but it’s done!
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