Monthly Archives: September 2014

me-made-everyday: style report

Posted on September 29, 2014 by puu

megan neilsen crescent top (again!!) in lizzy house catnap for a casual friday romp franken-patterned 1960s mccall in liberty of london ‘dorie’ for a political cocktail party simplicity 1803 in overscale rose cotton, avec blazer and boots butterick circle skirt … Continue reading →

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what jean-ius have i wrought?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by puu

many, many, many moons ago i set out to re-create my favorite pair of RTW jeans: the elizabeth and james crosby. it’s a carpenter-style jean, with patch pockets, not a classic five-pocket variety. i loved the slim fit, the industrial … Continue reading →

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crescent moon power, make-up!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by puu

because, look, i can be one of the cool geeks making stuff out of awesome sheets too. it will likely surprise NO ONE reading this that i once owned a set of sailor moon bedsheets, in the late nineties and … Continue reading →

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simplicity 2192: i promise that no muppets were harmed in the making of this garment

Posted on September 12, 2014 by puu

i swear that it is oona’s fault. have i ever told you guys (excuse me, gudes) this story?  the story of the terrible influence we have on each other sometimes when we shop?  classic examples include clio buying ewok fur; … Continue reading →

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vintage simplicity playsuits for the end of the summer

Posted on September 9, 2014 by puu

gudes*, let’s get real.  summer’s over (in the northern hemisphere), the wind is starting to smell like fall.  days are shorter.  the world is (yet again) going to hell in a handbasket.  and this past weekend was the two-year anniversary … Continue reading →

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#fqchallenge bonus garment! because i use all the parts of the buffalo

Posted on September 2, 2014 by puu

of course, technically it wasn’t allowed, but i did have some scraps left over from my #fqchallenge masterplan. see, originally i was going to really go overboard and make a skirt and blouse to go over my playsuit, sort of … Continue reading →

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