Weekly Roundup

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• Lately, I've been teaching myself pattern drafting, so Sarai's post on how they develop a new pattern was truly fascinating.


• Love, love, love, this adorable little number by Anthropologie!


• Just rediscovered Mandi's darling blog Making Nice in the Midwest. Definitely a regular read!


• Marianne's post almost made me wish it were winter here.


• 10 item wardrobe? Is it possible? I'm really curious about giving it a try.


• I'm really tempted to sign up for this sewing eClass. It looks like a great refresher as well as a fun introduction to home sewing techniques.

Paisley Remix

This dress started as a test for some variations I'd made on a Colette Pattern. I'd picked up the fabric for free somewhere years ago and had just enough to squeeze a sample dress out. It soon, as you can see, became one of my favorite summer dresses.



I guess that's part of the irony of life. It's the projects I think I'll love that eventually make their way into the giveaway pile and the ones I view as throwaway samples that I end up wearing the seams out of.