Dreams of a Wrap Dress
Recently I bought this lovely rayon challis from Gorgeous Fabrics. I thought it would be perfect for a Autumny wrap dress or drapey dress. The kind you can wear to work or our to Friday night drinks or out to a nice (red wine & laughter filled) dinner with friends. Anyway I think you get … Read more
poached quinces sans wisdom.
I’m at home this week, bundled up on the couch recovering from having all 4 wisdom teeth removed on Monday. Funny story that. Two months ago I didn’t think I had wisdom teeth. I’d been to the dentist years ago with pain in my jaw thinking that my wisdom teeth might be coming through. The … Read more
An Easter Dress For My Niece
Last weekend was Orthodox Easter, so I decided to make an Easter dress for my niece who was enjoying her first Easter. I used McCalls 4424 as a basis for this dress. I modified the skirt slightly to have a petticoat instead of the skirt trim. The dress is made with a printed cotton from … Read more
Trenchcoat.
For quite a while now I’ve wanted a classic beige trench coat. Every now & then I’ll be getting dressed & think, a classic beige trench coat would be perfect right now. Then I’m disappointed because I don’t have one. I end up getting dressed, thinking, I’d love a coat just like this one: Or … Read more
Pattern Magic Top
I made a new top. This one is from one the pattern magic books (sorry can’t remember which one & I’m too lazy to put my laptop down, get up off the couch & walk to the bookshelf to find the book & tell you for sure which one it is). The checked fabric is … Read more
