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An old sweater needs a fix

This dainty little sweater is an old family favorite. It belonged to one of my mother’s friends back when she collected elderly ladies. My sister had it last, then it started to fray a little in the neck. She gave it to me. I don’t sew much anymore because I don’t have space at home [ READ MORE ]

This isn’t a real infinity dress!

Got fooled by Butterick. Their new B5606 looked like one of those old infinity — you can wear this dress 72 ways! — dress patterns. I just sold a vintage black knit infinity dress because it was just too big for me, and was excited to give it another try. Alas. This is just a [ READ MORE ]

And more finishing: More McCall’s 6288

It took me all spring to realize how much easier raglan sleeves are than standard sleeves. The stitching goes faster and smoother and the fit is still great, too. The insides look much more professional. I will stick with raglan as much as I can. So it’s no wonder I keep churning out these McCall’s [ READ MORE ]

Sweater fix: the neck (a how to?)

I loved this silk cotton purple sweater with the pearls all over the front and the sleeves. But the original crew neck was such an ugh. It was so ugly, I never photographed it at all. Picked at this sucker over months, trying to figure out the best way to fix it and then getting [ READ MORE ]

So excited about this dress

This Butterick 5277. Raglan sleeve, darts for easy shaping, nice neckline and length, not too fancy. Belts and collar all optional: Cut a muslin out last night from some khaki polished cotton I thrifted at the Unique in Markham, like $2 for 3 or 4 yards. Once it fits, there’ll be no stopping me. It’s such [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

etsy!

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