Six Free Patterns to Build and Grow Your Spring Goth Wardrobe

It seems funny to be talking about Spring when Los Angeles has been pounded by rain for weeks now, but the official beginning of the season is less than a week away. It has been…

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Return of the Reggie

When I finished the wrap version of the Reggie, I was feeling a little deflated. I put a lot of time into the dress, and I used some super special fabric (and A LOT of…

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All Wrapped Up: Seamwork Reggie

I have never owned a wrap dress. I tried on a few here and there, but I never quite figured out why I would want a dress that is open to the world. Was the…

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Pintucks and Polka Dots: Simplicity 8551

Note: I started writing this blog before recent events have completely changed the way we live. I considered deleting the whole introduction, but I decided to leave it as is. There is something comforting about…

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Spring Sewing: The Violet Blouse

When I first started sewing, I let a beautiful fabric or a recently-released pattern guide my decisions. Even though most of what I wear is black, I bought a bunch of colorful fabric. Even though…

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