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Fabric Stash Challenge: Burgundy Faux Snake Skin

It took way longer than I anticipated for me to get to the next fabric in the fabric stash challenge, but I got there and have made these shorts!

The pattern I used is McCall's pattern M7726 and, while it is a classic style, the pattern itself is not as straightforward as I thought it would be. I made some adjustments and I'll discuss that in a later post when I do a formal pattern review.

2024 Birthday Gown | Design Process

12/22/23 12/22/23

Sewing Pattern Review: Vogue V9311

An honest review of Vogue Patterns V9311 Maxi Slip On Dress

12/22/23 12/22/23

Stitching The Stash: Dark Hawaiian Floral Print

Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I, this dress was made using Vogue V9311 and a beautiful Hawaiian print rayon challis from Hawaii Fabric Mart.

12/17/23 12/17/23

Stitching The Stash: Red Ankara Print

Part of my Stitching the Stash Fabric Stash Challenge: Round I , these are the garments I made from the beautiful red, black, and white geopmetric Ankara wax print fabric I picked up from Zesty Couture about a year ago. A skirt adapted from McCalls M8051, View B and a self drafted top.