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Denim Skinny Jeans
I got the idea for these jeans from the so called "jeggings," particularly the tupe that has elastic at the waistband (the jeans in the picture are the "Jem" by Goldsign (photos from...
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What I Wore - March Layers
Today started cold and ended balmy. I had to leave the house at 8am, so this is what I wore: The leggings are cotton/lycra stirrups that I made couple of nights ago. The first of my layers is the white...
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Gray Sweats - How I Wore Them
When I made the sweatpants and shirt (http://theprincessseam.blogspot.com/2010/02/isabel-marant-inspired-monochromatic.html), I promised I'll post photos of how I wore them. Here are the looks (it is...
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Copying Ivan Grundahl
Some time ago I posted an outfit with an Ivan Grundahl top. See here: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__g8LzjkIdDk/S2t0ITAwBfI/AAAAAAAADVE/77SV6srDYOg/s1600-h/IMG_2202.JPGIvan Grundahl is a Danish designer...
View ArticleBlack Silk Crepe Needed
I am working on a project (pants) that requires black silk crepe or other silk or silk blend fabric with similar hand (must be very drapey but not sheer).100% cupro will also work.If anyone knows of a...
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My DVF Allen Pants
I posted about the DVF Allen pants one year ago, after seeing it in a magazine. It was for sale later on net-a-porter.com. Somehow I never got around to making it last year. This pant is NOT to meant...
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Maxi Dress With One-Shoulder Strap
I did something I very rarely do: made two of the same pattern - in peach and in black. The dresses I made have more gathers in the bust area than the original one, and I prefer it this way.Material:...
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Answering questions from the comments section
I was asked about the technique used to make the shoulder strap knot arounf the bust piece on my maxi dress. Below is the photo tutorial. The black ribbon represents the bust piece, and the pink ribbon...
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Dolman Sleeve Tops
I needed some more or less basic tops, yet, I wanted to steer clear of the basic tee. The solution - dolman sleeve top where the "dolman" element is very understated. I made the torso long, which may...
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Spring-Summer Collection for My Daughter
I have been doing some summer sewing for my daughter. It has been a while since I have made her anything. Plus, she has loved and worn a ton the few things I have made her. The picture above contains...
View ArticleVogue Pattern 8259 Wanted
Does anyone have the Claire Shaeffer Vogue Pattern 8259 (6-8-10 ) that they would be willing to sell? Or does anyone know where there may be one for sale?I checked ebay and the vogue site, but did not...
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Today's Pregnancy Outfit
I am in my 29th week. It is getting heavy, I am feeling acidic, and huff and puff all the time.Have been meaning to post pictures of the clothes I made for my daughter; however, we were thrown a...
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Burda WOF 2008-11-139
I have been doing a lot of sewing for DD, and it is time for some posting to take place!This dress is from Burda WOF 2008/11-139, and is designed by the head designer of Pampolina. Below is the...
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Little Girl's Sewing
I am continuing with posting the outfits I've made for DD. She, btw, has recovered from her surgery and is all better. We don't know if the surgery resolved the underlying issue, and will not know...
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Girly Summer
Here are the rest of the things I made for DD as part of my summer sewing plan:Burda WOF 2008-04-140, s.104:Sleeveless top with shoulder ties; made from cotton seersucker in white and yellow...
View ArticleBurda Website Rant
Ok, so by now most of you have already heard about the closing of Burda Fashion website for EG speakers and “merging” it with Burda Style. I am going to start by saying that I am not one of those...
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Over The Knee Boots Infatuation...Yeah, in June...
I know it is HOT outside and only the end of June, but I could not contain my excitement when I came across these Alexander Wang "Sigrid" boots on shopbop.com (the photos are from there). They are over...
View ArticleWhat Happened To Me... (not good)
I had to run some errands today in Peyton, and noticed that a new nail salon called "Chic Nails" had opened. I have been going to a place that is very good but is a bit far, so since this new one was...
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Our Baby Boy
Our baby boy Alexander Valentin (Valentin is my Dad's name) was born in the end of July (way after his due date), and we have been busy loving him ever since! I have some fall clothes that I made for...
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