Monthly Archives: January 2014

papercut watson in blue cashmere: or, the miracle jacket

Posted on January 23, 2014 by puu

i first set my sights on the double-breasted jacket with capelet, designed by katie of papercut patterns and dubbed the ‘watson,’ over a year ago, and acquired the pattern even though i knew in my heart that it would be … Continue reading →

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papercut copelia, pucci-style

Posted on January 17, 2014 by puu

a while back in 2013 i scored a great piece of pucci border-print knit in the knits bin at mood fabrics.  and it sat, and it sat, and it sat in my stash as i debated the options.  since i … Continue reading →

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bonus jacket: butterick 5952 using “shortcut” method

Posted on January 8, 2014 by puu

if you think i am crazy i am pretty sure the cat would agree with you. this was his response to my morning effort two months ago to cut YET ANOTHER butterick 5952. but the results, i think, speak for … Continue reading →

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pretty pretty princess, drape drape style

Posted on January 2, 2014 by puu

  i had enough princess lace from clio to make two dresses for my future career as a reincarnated princess of a magical kingdom in outer space.   after having gone fairly traditional on the first go, i used the … Continue reading →

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