Today I’m popping in to show off my latest Cleo for the Cleo skirt showcase at Made by Rae. I couldn’t resist using some giant gingham from Cotton + Steel! A classic skirt silhouette paired with what is arguably one of the most classic fabric designs in modern history is a match made in heaven....
Sometimes I come across a print and just have to have it. When I saw Rashida Coleman Hale’s Nanners lawn I knew straight away Wallace needed a Sketchbook shirt in the fabric. It’s just too good. I’ve been saving up some fabrics to update his wardrobe with more Sketchbook Shirts, and this one needed to...
I hit up my Seamwork library again for the Veronica pattern, and she did not disappoint. I have so many good things to say about this pattern! First of all, the silhouette of this dress is just perfect. Its flattering and modest, and so very classic. I want to compare it to the Staple Dress,...
Eyelet and Liberty tana lawn meet and sparks fly. They are the marriage of perfect summer fabrics.
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I love the checks cut on the bias. What a nice touch!
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I really love this skirt in that large gingham and looking at the close up of the fabric, it appears fairly light weight. Beautiful bias band at the bottom – as you say eye candy!
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[…] top right, added some width to the waistband (love it!) and styled it to perfection. Meredith of Olivia Jane Handcrafted, bottom right, chose a large-scale gingham and cut the pockets and hem bands on the bias for a […]