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Mesh Cardi — Vogue 8975
One garment I collect and know I will wear again and again is a summer shrug or cardigan to wear over sleeveless tops, tunics and dresses on hot days. I cannot pinpoint the exact moment in my life when I realized that my days of wearing sleeveless clothes was over, but that is when I started to seek alternatives to sleeveless garments. A sheer shrug or cardigan is a perfect solution. V8975 has simple flattering lines, is fluid and drapey, can be worn open or tied closed, and both the style and the fabric allow the air to move.
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Hand Embroidered Special Cut Indian Cottons
Hand sewn by artisans in India (necessarily in small pieces) where textile traditions continue, you can feel the craft in every stitch.
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New Nani Iro Cottons & Linens
If you love wabi sabi style, then our curated collection of Japanese cotton, linen and lyocell featuring designs by celebrated textile artist Naomi Ito for Nani Iro are pure fabric heaven.
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Pieced Tunic Shirt — Butterick 6877
This easy fitting, flowing and flattering pieced tunic can be made in a woven or a knit, in one color or color blocking, or, a collage of harmonious prints.
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Reversible Jacket — Butterick 6863
Wanting something warm to wear, I decided it would be fun to try my hoodie pattern Butterick 6863 in flannel. The pattern is oversized so this continues my experiment with making this ‘designed for stretch knits’ in a woven.
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The Puzzle Dress — Vogue 1860
The studio working name for Vogue 1860 is The Puzzle Dress because it gets its unique asymmetrical design from shaped pattern pieces that go together like the pieces in a puzzle.
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The Hem Band Tunic — Vogue 1846
Sculptural swingy tunic features a subtle bell shape defined by a band at the hem that adds a bit of weight and subtle movement.
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The Art
A whirlwind of museum shows, walking, wandering, a bit of shopping and eating. That’s what this trip to Paris has been about. Seeing what is new, what is gone, what is happening. A bit of napping sneaks in as well but the largest impact for me has been the art.
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A Couple of Cool Combinations — Butterick 6817
Combining prints is totally on trend and also terrific play. Play is so good for the soul and sewing play provides the perfect entertainment for those of us enamored with the craft.
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