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Rumi Dress: Adventures in accidental maternity wear
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Rumi Dress: Adventures in accidental maternity wear

Posted on July 19, 2018October 10, 2019 by Kendra

So, as the title might imply, this Rumi dress was not a resounding success. But it eventually found a happy home and I learned a…

Sew Over It Erin Skirt: Why can’t I recognize love at first sight?
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Sew Over It Erin Skirt: Why can’t I recognize love at first sight?

Posted on July 14, 2018July 16, 2018 by Kendra

Earlier this year, I picked up the Sew Over It City Break e-book for exactly two reasons: the Molly Top/Dress and the Erin Skirt. The…

Seamwork Erica dress: A belated love
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Seamwork Erica dress: A belated love

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Kendra

So when I first finished this olive green Seamwork Erica dress, I had such high hopes. It was even one of my 2018 Make Nine.…

Summer Sewing Plans 2018
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Summer Sewing Plans 2018

Posted on July 3, 2018July 21, 2018 by Kendra

So I’m FINALLY finished with my master’s degree and off work for summer break! It’s been a bit quiet around here because of end of…

Me Made May 2018: Thoughts and reflections
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Me Made May 2018: Thoughts and reflections

Posted on June 24, 2018July 20, 2018 by Kendra

Since it’s nearly July, I figured it might be a good time to post about my Me Made May reflections for this year. When May…

Blog Rename
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Blog Rename

Posted on June 22, 2018July 20, 2018 by Kendra

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hey friends! A bit of housekeeping today, aka a blog rename. When I started this blog like 8 months ago,…

Floral Wren Dress
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Floral Wren Dress

Posted on May 3, 2018October 10, 2019 by Kendra

Several months ago I bought this rayon jersey from Joann fabrics on a impulse buy. I have basically no self control when it comes to buying…

Fabric scrap projects part one: the beginning of my crazy scrapbusting project
Fabric Scraps

Fabric scrap projects part one: the beginning of my crazy scrapbusting project

Posted on April 23, 2018April 22, 2018 by Kendra

Once upon a time, I was big into quilting. It was my first entry point into sewing (hello flat and rectangular things). I loved the…

A Trio of Avery leggings
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A Trio of Avery leggings

Posted on April 9, 2018April 11, 2018 by Kendra

What did I tell you about my habit of sewing knits in threes? This time, I tackled the new Avery Leggings by Helen’s Closet. Normally…

A Trio of Moneta Dresses
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A Trio of Moneta Dresses

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by Kendra

I’m like 80% in love with the Moneta Dress by Colette. I say 80% because there are actually some fit things that prevent me from…

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