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DIY Striped Linen Shirtdress

June 1, 2018 2 Comments

I’m sure what I’m about to say is going to be quite the inflammatory statement, but…I don’t like linen. Phew. There, I said it.

If you’re still with me, I promise I explain below, but I first want to say a bit about this striped linen dress. I’m pretty on the fence about this one, and I’m not entirely convinced it doesn’t look like a men’s nightshirt from the 1800s. Unbelted, I get a very strong Ebenezer Scrooge vibe. “What’s today, my fine fellow?” “Today! Why, Christmas Day.” (Don’t I wish – I would be much more comfortable with those temps.)

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DIY Perfect Spring Dress

March 29, 2018 1 Comment

Don’t panic – you’ve landed on the right blog. I’m sure it was a bit confusing at first, seeing as how this week’s post is a dress in a SOLID color. Looking back, I realized this is maybe only the second garment I’ve posted that […]

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DIY Jacquard Cocktail Dress

January 18, 2018 2 Comments

Since this is my first project of 2018, I thought I’d start the year off with a bang. And by bang, I mean a jacquard cocktail dress of course! This is a project that has been on my radar for a few years, and I’m […]

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DIY Sweatshirt Dress

November 30, 2017 2 Comments

I’m convinced that this just might be the coziest garment in my wardrobe. Actually, I think it’s the coziest thing I’ve ever made. And what’s even better? It only took an afternoon to whip up! While I love a good sewing challenge, sometimes it is […]

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DIY Tie Neck Dress – My $4 Experiment

November 9, 2017 2 Comments

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been shopping and picked up either a mustard colored garment or a mustard colored fabric. But, I can tell you the number of times I’ve put them back – every time. Something about this color always […]

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DIY Scuba Knit Dress

October 11, 2017 4 Comments

This week, I’m excited to share with you my printed asymmetrical scuba dress. This is a project I completed over a year ago, but loved so much I had to get it up on the blog. Better late than never, right?

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DIY Denim Dress & Globetrotter Crocheted Shawl

August 29, 2017 2 Comments

Back view of DIY denim A-line dress with crochet shawl

I don’t often make a garment based solely around an accessory, but I found myself doing just that after discovering an amazing pattern from Patons yarn, called the Globetrotter Shawl (if you crochet, definitely check it out…it’s a free pattern!). In the pattern photos the […]

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