I had been eyeing the oversized blazer trend this fall. So when I saw Orageuse’s menswear-inspired Amsterdam blazer, I decided … More
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Deer and Doe’s Opium Coat
What better way to start October than to wear a newly me-made autumn coat. For the past couple of years, … More
Deer And Doe Givre body-con dress
Here is my new Givre dress with contrasting yoke. It is close-fitting. Wearing such a close-fitting body-con dress is a … More
Panel Skirt and Boxy Top
They say Wisconsin is beautiful in autumn, full of wonderful foliage changing all sorts of colours. While I anxiously await … More
Anna Dress
The Story: I remember seeing By Hand London’s beautiful Anna Dress when the pattern was released years ago: a long, … More
Amandine Sheath Dress
Sewing For Friends Part 2: Amandine’s Sheath Dress One day, Amandine told me she had been checking my blog and … More
Mini Dress
We’re finally settled into our new home here in Madison, and I’m so happy to get back to sewing. My … More
Lilly Of The Valley Ensemble
Back in June, I made a pretty flowy summer dress for my friend Laura. I loved it so much that … More
Laura’s Summer Dress
Sewing for friends is so much fun! Laura wanted a summer dress that she could wear to her sister’s wedding, … More
B6354 Bustier & Shorts Playsuit
We are moving out of Vancouver in a few days (sad!), and things have been pretty hectic around here. But … More
Simplicity 1197
The Story: I sometimes visit clothing websites to inspire my next sewing project. During one of these visits (ModCloth), I … More
Tilly and the Buttons’ Cleo
I finally have a Cleo in my life! The pattern had been sitting on my shelf since November, but I … More
Tilly and the Buttons’ Francoise Dress
I’m on a real Tilly and the Buttons kick these days. I completed my first Cleo last week (post coming … More
Pleated Dress & Jacket Ensemble
I completed this beige taffeta dress and navy jacket a few months ago and I’ve worn them several times since. … More
Sheath Dress with Mandarin Collar
I’ve been crazy for sheath dresses lately. A classic sheath is both flattering and versatile, working as well in the … More
McCall’s 7241
This dress has a semi-fitted bodice with side front seams, a zipper at the back and a pleated skirt. Bowie’s … More
BurdaStyle Vintage Jane
This short sleeve mini dress pattern is part of the BurdaStyle 1960s Vintage Collection. Wearing the dress is like slipping into 1960s Swinging … More
Vintage Vogue 8789
Here’s a dress I made from Vintage Vogue 8789 (V8789), based on the original 1957 design.
My Wedding Dress
This post is a bit special for two reasons: First, today is the anniversary of my inaugural post! One year … More
Sweetheart Bustier And Circle Skirt
Here’s a little project that I’m especially happy with because of all the “first time” elements it involved: First time … More
SIMPLICITY 6220 Dress
Here’s a cocktail dress I finished back in July (time flies!). I’ve worn it only once because the otherwise lovely olive … More
