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19 Feb

DIY Italian Wool Blend Dress

Hi Lovies, You guys will probably see and hear  the words Italian wool blend until your ears fall off, but the fact of the matter is; next to silk, it's my favorite fabric to construct garments with. I love wool because it is water resistant, it is insulating, it is durable and it blends extremely well with other fibers which provides infinite possibilities. I purchased this wool/lycra/silk blend from Mood Fabrics last year. This is a self-drafted design. I love this dress so much because this type of sleeve cut suits my shoulders well and you just simply can't go wrong with a midi length dress. Combine the two and we have this fabulous piece.Fashionably Fit Update: Now, for more important...
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27 Jan

DIY Luxe Wrap Cardigan

Happy Monday lovies. I purchased this luxe wool acrylic blend fabric at $25 a yard (yeah, it was pretty pricey) while in Chicago last fall. I could remember just how gorgeous it was as first sight. It was right around the time that I was just getting my feet wet sewing serious garments, and boy was I terrified to spend that kind of money for a fabric not really knowing what the outcome would be. Fast forward to the future and we have this fabulous multicolor cardigan. I used super easy McCall's M6168 pattern for this project. Peace & Blessings. Here is how I styled it last fall. Here is how I styled it recently. Details: Top: DIY * Bottom: Zara *...
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