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Burda 7767; a Rogue’s Gallery

06/02/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized36 Comments on Burda 7767; a Rogue’s Gallery

A quick head-count and I realised I’ve made enough more of these shirts to put together another Rogue’s Gallery of Burda 7767’s… This is hands down my most used pattern evah… I have used it 27 times!!  My first Burda…

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Shell-pink pleats, please!

05/02/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized63 Comments on Shell-pink pleats, please!

I have made a little top for Cassie to wear to work.  Or wherever she pleases, of course  ðŸ™‚ This is Vogue 1142, which I made in yellow silk for myself last month.  Cassie admired it so I offered to…

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Stuff

03/02/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized27 Comments on Stuff

28th January-2nd February (if you’re new, I’ve pledged to wear only clothes handmade by me this year and to sketch my daily outfits in my Fashionary.  I’m calling this the paper doll project) Thank you for those nice compliments on…

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Aquarius

31/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized76 Comments on Aquarius

… the water bearer! So this dress incorporates the design from page 56 of Pattern Magic 2, by Tomoko Nakamichi.  It is described as “a flip turn draped design tie appears from the slit in the front bodice for a…

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Taupe is dope

28/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized14 Comments on Taupe is dope

Actually, I think the colour of my new ballet flats and scarf is more ecru than taupe, but the name printed on the side of the shoe box was “taupe”.  So I’m running with it.  Seeing as not much at…

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Blue marle jersey and creamy lace set

27/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized45 Comments on Blue marle jersey and creamy lace set

I’m very happy with this latest set, I just feel like I am getting happier with each one! The bra is made using KwikSew 3300 (my review of this pattern here), the undies with lace across the top are my…

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Broderie anglaise

26/01/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized35 Comments on Broderie anglaise

Fulfilling a filial request….  Cassie wanted a pretty little sundress for some upcoming parties.  Actually she was totally planning to make this herself, honest.  Well, that’s her story and she’s sticking to it! but her new career has left her with…

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Blue denim dress; 6 different ways

23/01/201319/06/2016 CarolynUncategorized38 Comments on Blue denim dress; 6 different ways

I made this cotton denim/chambray dress using Vogue 1152 about two and a half years ago.  It first appeared on the blog, along with my review of this pattern here, and it has always been a favourite player in my wardrobe.  The…

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