If you saw my previous post about the Blanca Flight Suit, you might have guessed that I'm taking on more challenging sewing projects these …
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Laurel Canyon Halter Top Dress
So, this dress. I'm calling it the Laurel Canyon Halter Top Dress. Well, it happened by accident. Happy accident, it seems. You know …
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My Strand Dress from Making Magazine
If you are one of the lucky folk who picked up the most recent issue of Making magazine, Issue 9 (swoon!) you probably saw the stunning …
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The Anegada Sweatshirt a.k.a. A Quarantine Best Friend
Welp. It's, ah, ME MADE MAY! I have so happily participated in the lovely month of handmade wares for the last few years organized by So …
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Ailakki Jumpsuit from Named Clothing in Animal Print
If there is one look that always catches my eye it's a good jumpsuit. I have made a few for myself but always end up struggling with the …