Remember my Kate Middleton inspiration board from way back in August? I\’ve jokingly been calling it my \”Kate Capsule\”in my head ever since, and though it\’s been slow going, I have been making progress! I made those \”couple great dresses\”…

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Nearly all of my skirts were made with an elastic waist pattern... that I lopped the elastic off of and converted to a flat waistband. That doesn't mean I don't love an elasticated skirt though! Holly ...
Y'all. Y'ALL! Everything I have sewn up to this point--all my swimsuits and underwear and bras and dresses and jeans--it was all leading up to this point. This is the best bikini ever made, I am done ...
Years ago I attempted a Closet Core Sophie Bikini, and hated the way the cups fit, so I made a second version, a press-n-seal dupe of my favorite wired bikini top (from Juicy Couture, duh). This black ...
How do family bloggers take such cute photos of their babies?! I (obviously) think these pictures are adorable, because these are my particular children, but... y'all. Trying to get pictures of your ...
Remember my Kate Middleton inspiration board from way back in August? I\’ve jokingly been calling it my \”Kate Capsule\”in my head ever since, and though it\’s been slow going, I have been making progress! I made those \”couple great dresses\”…
Currently inspired by… this (old) Kate Spade faux fur popover: a neutral cape and full skirt (via Atlantic Pacific): this convertible coat (pattern!) from Dressy Talk: A video posted by Sewing Patterns Design Studio (@dressy_talk) on Dec 28, 2015 at…
Hello to allie J. readers and welcome to those stopping in from Sewing the 60s or Style Sixties! Catherine from Sewing the 60s and I previously challenged each other to make matching dresses with the same fabric and you can…
Okay, okay, I know this is a primarily sewing blog, but some things, one must share. I–and I suspect some of y\’all as well–have spent an embarrassing amount of time and money looking for \”perfect\” nail polishes, especially a great…
My black lace jacket, which was my practice jacket for my wedding dress. Last year I just skipped my year round tally and got on with it. Sorry, though: this year you\’re stuck with the year-end round up and the…
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