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Pattern Review: Vogue 1673

January 31, 2023

I mixed together two fabric remnants I unearthed at a local thrift store and turned them into a sleek asymmetrical shift dress using Vogue 1673. Learn more about the construction details and see finished pics in this blog post.

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How to Transform a Sheer Curtain into a Floaty Shirtdress (and Pattern Review of Vogue 1781)

March 1, 2022

Sheer, gauzy curtains are perfect for transforming into floaty summer dresses. Case in point? I turned this thrifted white striped gauze curtain into a sheer shirtdress that can be used as a coverup at the beach or pool.

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In Thrift Transformation, Pattern Review Tags Curtain, Vogue Patterns
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How to Refashion a Curtain into a Vivienne Westwood-Inspired Dress (and Pattern Review of Vogue 8385)

February 3, 2022

Learn to transform an old print curtain into a glamorous Vivienne Westwood-style corset dress. All you need is a lightweight curtain, Vogue 8385 and my free skirt pattern.

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Pattern Review (and Thrift Transformation): Vogue 1751

December 14, 2021

I made this sharply tailored jacket using an old thrifted curtain and Vogue 1751. You’ll be amazed how you can breathe new life into old worn fabrics, with just a little (ok, a lot) of handsewing and some couture sewing techniques!

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In Pattern Review, Thrift Transformation Tags Vogue Patterns, Curtain
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Pattern Review: Vogue 9032

May 1, 2021

After a decade of leggings and skinny jeans, the wide legged/bootcut pant is finally coming back into style! After searching fruitlessly for the perfect pair of ready-to-wear bootcut pants, I decided to make my own from Vogue 9032, a pattern for a classic bootcut pant with fly front closure and slanted side pockets.

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Pattern Review: Vogue 1645

December 28, 2020

My review of this gorgeous asymmetric jumpsuit / Vogue 1645.

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Pattern Review: Vogue 8379

October 27, 2020

Wrap dresses are the ultimate classic. See how I made a maxi version to lounge around at home.

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In Pattern Review Tags Quarantine Style, Vogue Patterns
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Pattern Review: Vogue 1636

October 24, 2019

I made Vogue 1636 in a delicious butter yellow silk double crepe. Read on for more construction details.

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