Monthly Archives: July 2014

Pattern Testing: Dolores Pocket Skirt

Posted on 26. July 2014 by

I have been a pattern tester for the first time! Some weeks ago, Beth of Ready Ruthie was looking for some pattern testers for her skirt pattern and I was lucky enough to get accepted. The skirt itself is an A-line … Continue reading →

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Capsule Wardrobe – Silhouettes, Colors and Fabric Choices

Posted on 20. July 2014 by

I have finished the planning of my capsule wardrobe for fall/winter and already started with the first project. More of that later. First, I decided on silhouettes for casual and office outfits. Do you know polyvore? I did not. But … Continue reading →

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Marfy Jacket 1756 Part III

Posted on 13. July 2014 by

It finally starts to look like a jacket. I have inserted both sleeves and added the facing: The sleeve cap is supported by a sleeve head. I used “Watteline” for this. I cut the sleeve head so that it goes … Continue reading →

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Building My Wardrobe

Posted on 6. July 2014 by

Lately I have been thinking a lot about my wardrobe and what direction my sewing takes meto. In most cases I sew something because I like the pattern or a specific fabric, or I want to try a new technique. This … Continue reading →

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