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  • Edwardian bathing costume
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    Edwardian bathing costume

    July 3, 2020 / 7 Comments

    I sewed and tested an Edwardian bathing costume and made a video out of it.

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    Edwardian blouse in modern fabric

    October 20, 2019 / 8 Comments

    I decided to combine Edwardian pattern drafting with modern fabric and made a cute shirtwaist blouse that goes with both jeans and skirts.

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  • My projects,  Sewing

    My self-drafted cotton-linen pleated trousers

    October 13, 2019 / No Comments

    I designed and sewed a pair of pleated trousers with an easy elasticated paper-bag waist. I used locally woven cotton-linen Kultavilla fabric.

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    Vintage style dress with B5813 hack

    August 13, 2019 / 3 Comments

    This is my B5813 hack with wide v-neckline, button-up closure and lace trim details. On my second use of this pattern I also made changes to the fit.

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  • Pattern drafting this orange ramie dress.
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    Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)

    July 9, 2019 / 36 Comments

    It was time for me to practice my pattern drafting skills and I decided to make a vintage-inspired fit-and-flare dress out of rusty orange ramie fabric.

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  • A self-drafted teeshirt pattern for a boy.
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    Drafting a boys’ teeshirt pattern

    June 16, 2019 / 3 Comments

    I decided to draft my own pattern for a boys teeshirt that would fit my son. My son then got to choose the jersey prints and got two unique teeshirts.

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  • Girl's empire outfit
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    My daughter’s Empire outfit

    May 26, 2019 / 4 Comments

    I made my daughter a Regency or Empire style outfit: a dress, a bonnet (a free pattern included!), bloomers and slippers. Read how it all came together.

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  • Kuura vest
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    Kuura – A merino wool vest (free pdf pattern!)

    April 29, 2019 / 2 Comments

    Kuura is a free pdf pattern for a sleeveless vest meant for stretchy merino wool knit. Lace edgings and a ribbon bow add a bit femininity to this useful garment.

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