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Unexpected: Kielo Wrap Dress
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Unexpected: Kielo Wrap Dress

Posted on November 4, 2018November 5, 2018 by Kendra

Holy blogging hiatus Batman. Somehow it feels like every year, when school starts back up, I lose my sewjo HARD. I’ve started to learn this…

The “Everything” Outfit
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The “Everything” Outfit

Posted on August 8, 2018December 16, 2018 by Kendra

This post was originally featured on the Califabrics blog. Full disclosure: Califabrics gave me some materials in exchange for this post. But I promise you,…

Joni Dress: Channeling my inner southern belle
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Joni Dress: Channeling my inner southern belle

Posted on July 31, 2018July 30, 2018 by Kendra

This Joni dress is kind of a step outside my normal style habits. I’m not much of a florals girl. Give me a geometric or…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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