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The Evil JJ
Not because the shirt itself has been particularly problematic—after the sheer JJ anything is a cinch—but because I feel rather evil for making it. You see, as the Selfish Seamstress, with whom I have a passing acquaintance, is, as we … Continue reading
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JJ the third
Almost done with this pattern? Well, almost. Sorta. I still haven’t *nailed* it yet, although this version was a lot closer. At least in terms of construction. I added 1 cm to each centre front piece this time, in an … Continue reading
JJ update
Wore my JJ blouse all day yesterday. Poopily, the crinkle in the crinkle cotton relaxed as it was worn (especially across the back) so by the end of the day the back was VERY saggy and loose. The front was … Continue reading
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JJ—Finished!
This might officially be my first piece of truly wearable home-made clothing. It remains to be seen how much I’ll actually wear it… I’m not usually a blouses kind of girl… but here’s hoping. All in all… impressed with myself. … Continue reading
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JJ… (presque) fini
I am trucking along today (actually, I’m egregiously neglecting other things I should be doing… but anyway, here!) It still needs buttons, buttonholes, and the hem finished, but the look is there. The sleeve alteration, definite oopsie. Not the effect … Continue reading
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JJ Blouse
For practice, or maybe just to have a project I can actually WORK on (as opposed to just obsessing over, like the coat and the jeans), I am going to make the JJ blouse. Without ruffles. So the other night … Continue reading
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Me-Made May 2019: recap
So Me-Made May is finished! I guess I will be glad to get back those 30 seconds of photo-taking most mornings (I only missed one day), but it was kinda fun to document my gradual shift into maternity wear. Some … Continue reading
The deets—Red Rayon Blouse
After years of ogling, I finally pulled the trigger on Butterick B6217, an adorable Patterns by Gertie blouse. I don’t really do blouses much, despite the odd flirtation. I actually think the last blouse I made was a Burdastyle JJ … Continue reading
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That Victorian Dress
(No actual sewing in this post, just ogling—may be boring to anyone not a history or historical-fashion nerd. On the other hand, it might make a good sleep aid.) So this crazy thing happened a few weeks ago. I went over … Continue reading
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Tanit-Isis Sews 