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The Perfect Wedding Guest Dress: V9252
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The Perfect Wedding Guest Dress: V9252

Posted on November 6, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

When this pattern released last spring, I about died and practically tripped over myself running to order it. My local Joanns didn’t even have it…

Fall Sewing Plans
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Fall Sewing Plans

Posted on November 1, 2017November 27, 2017 by Kendra

I have some big Fall sewing plans. We will see if I can actually get to them all. I want to try my hand at…

Long Blackwood Cardigan
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Long Blackwood Cardigan

Posted on October 26, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

I’m just going to get this out of the way upfront: I love the Blackwood Cardigan. I have a few in the short version that…

An Accidental Evening Gown
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An Accidental Evening Gown

Posted on October 21, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

So, I had plans to make a long sleeved maxi dress for fall. I envisioned cute scarves and boots and the whole Pinterest-pumpkin-spice-latte feel, kind…

Grandma chic: A Kemptown Jacket review
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Grandma chic: A Kemptown Jacket review

Posted on September 29, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

Several months ago, my step-grandmother cleaned out her closets and gave me a few things she thought I might enjoy refashioning. I politely thanked her…

Shirt dress mash up
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Shirt dress mash up

Posted on September 25, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

  A few months back I made a chambray shirt dress from the ubiquitous M6696 pattern for the #sewtogetherforsummer Instagram challenge. I wear it all…

An Emergency Summer Dress
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An Emergency Summer Dress

Posted on September 21, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

A couple weeks ago in California, Hades happened. It hovered around a hundred degrees for at least a whole week. Top that off with a…

Pattern testing: Brasov Wrap Top
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Pattern testing: Brasov Wrap Top

Posted on September 17, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

Whenever Kennis of Itch to Stitch designs posts a tester call, I practically trip over myself to respond. I love her style, and feel so…

Pattern Testing: Chai Shirt Dress
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Pattern Testing: Chai Shirt Dress

Posted on August 10, 2017March 28, 2018 by Kendra

I recently had the opportunity to pattern test for Kennis of Itch To Stitch. The Chai Shirt Dress is a flattering fit and flare style…

Seamstress Tag
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Seamstress Tag

Posted on August 9, 2017October 22, 2017 by Kendra

Hey there! So I’ve seen the Seamstress Tag going around the interwebs for some time now (started by Hollie Dolly) and I thought a brand…

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