Truffle Dress

The 3rd project in the Colette Patterns Sewing Handbook is called the Truffle Dress. It’s a lovely little sleeveless dress with a simple scoop neck and a decorative ruffle panel on the skirt. In hopes of getting a finished project that was a little less stiff, I decided to get away from poplin (or quilting…

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Precise Patterns

I am fortunate enough to have fairly good luck finding clothes that fit me at the store, though I often take them in to my favorite seamstress for a few adjustments.  What my closet lacks, though, are those statement pieces that say something about who I am as a person.  For that reason, I’d love…

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Thoughtful Plans

I’m working my way through The Colette Sewing Handbook to help me learn some new sewing techniques, particularly the ones involved in making clothes. I’m amazed at how well written this book is.  Not only am I leaning how to do some cool new things, I’ve also found new and interesting ways to look at…

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A Sewing Handbook

I loved making my Colette Mini Bloomers so much that I want to learn more about sewing clothes.  To that end, I’ve picked up a copy of The Colette Sewing Handbook.  My goal is to work my way through the entire book, learning some useful skills and techniques along the way. I’ll be updating my…

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