Monthly Archives: July 2014

a quickie: megan nielsen crescent blouse

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

speaking of my constant stash of nearly-finished UFOs (hereafter referred to as area 51), i seriously have four of these happening right now. they’re just so cute and easy and don’t take up too much fabric! perfect for a few … Continue reading →

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a NY-Lon FO: 1930s sundress in liberty

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

confession:  most of my NY-Lon fabric haul is already cut out and in various stages of assembly. but this is my first finished, worn and photographed make out of the haul.  the fabric is liberty of london Lanthe which i … Continue reading →

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simplicity 1803 + simplicity 1873 = awesomesauce

Posted on July 17, 2014 by

weird, but true story of how bloggers know me better than anyone: i was describing a make – really, any make, but it might have been this one – to clio, whose only answer was, “i pretty much imagine you … Continue reading →

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han shot first – will he please shoot me?

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

i think the thing that started these trousers for me was the realization that i had some scraps of amazing blue flowered lace leftover from cutting out a woven attempt at my lady-mary-inspired top.  i saw the interesting yoke design … Continue reading →

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me-made-everyday: style report

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

1950s simplicity wrap top paired with midi-length RTW skirt simplicity 1610 vogue 8425 high-waisted pencil with RTW t-shirt and fold-over boots.  yellow bag for emphasis! (casual friday FTW) cynthia rowley butterfly top (hello, versace!) with alice + olivia pleated coulotte … Continue reading →

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