Republique du Chiffon Nellie Blouse

Trying to channel my inner French girl with this top…somthing a little bright lipstick and some big sunnies can’t fix! True story: I was a French major in college. I love everything about French culture, music, movies, food, and I try to keep up to speed with my language skills…

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How I Maximize My Sewing Time

I’m just like you…I struggle to find time to sew, too. I don’t have kids and a family to take care of (yet), but my time is in short supply when it comes to sewing. Here’s my reality: I have a full-time job, my commute is like a part-time job…

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Seamwork Leonora Skirt

I don’t even know where to begin to describe how much I love this skirt. The real questions is: why did it take me so long to getting around to sewing this pattern? After I made my new Grainline Studio Maritime Shorts, I had enough white stretch denim leftover for…

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Hadley Top and Denim Maritime Shorts

    Hello hello!  Dusting off the blog and posting for the first time in a very long time – I missed this! I’ve been sewing this year, but a rarity has been finding the time to take proper blog pictures. Most of the time, snapping a quick hallway mirror/gym…

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Leather Cross-Body Bag and Clutch

              The leather-working bug is highly contagious – after making my backpack I last month, I couldn’t wait to get started on my next leather project!  Especially because I have access to industrial sewing machines at my job, there was no reason to not…

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