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The Colette Diaries

Colette 'Eclair Dress', and rockin' some handmade bags! So I've decided to embark on a pretty ambitious project. My goal is to make all of the Colette Patterns, from easiest to hardest. I made the Eclair Dress earlier this year, and the instructions and design are just phenomenal.The designer of these patterns, Sarai Mitnick, has provided me...

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McCalls 5050 Peasant Top

This is just about the easiest sewing pattern I've ever attempted. Which makes me happy, because this type of shirt is just my style and I love it! There is no lining to the top, it is just comprised of all casings to put your elastic through (the sleeves, neckline, and under the bust) and a hem at the...

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New Dress A Day

One of my favorite ways to waste time is to read the blog, New Dress A Day. This girl vowed to spend 365 days and $365 converting hideous thrift store finds into cute outfits. As of today, she has 88 days and $89 to go.I like everything about this blog. I like how the first image you see each...

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Carson Ruffle Shirt

I made this little top for Violet's 2nd birthday, which is next week! Gosh, I can't believe she's going to be 2 already. I wanted her to have a special outfit for the big day, so I made up this top. It only took me one evening of sewing, which I love; I am an instant gratification type of...

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