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    The “Sort-Of Socialite” Dress

    posted January 26, 2012 / 9 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Clip-dot chiffon from Fabric.com’s Christmas sale ~$2, black “Silky Satin” ~$3 and black chiffon ~$3 from Jo-anns Pattern: Butterick 5450 and the [...]

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    The “Violin Recital” dress

    posted January 26, 2012 / 42 Comments

    The Facts ⁃ Fabric: polyester lace, black cotton, white muslin ⁃ Pattern: Burdastyle Magazine 05/2011 #128 ⁃ Year: 2011 ⁃ Notions: zipper, self-made bias [...]

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    My Favorite Mod Dress aka The Branch Division Dress

    posted January 25, 2012 / 36 Comments

    Fabric: a thrifted polyester blouse/skirt set that’s been in my closet for years, waiting for the right upcycling moment to come along. The brand [...]

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    The “Master Mixologist” Dress

    posted January 23, 2012 / 33 Comments

    The Facts Fabric:Baby Blue polyester from a garage sale $2. Baby blue cotton sheet for lining in stash. Pattern:New Look 6968 $7.50 Year: Contemporary Notions: [...]

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    The “Coventry Blithe Fitted Lace” Dress

    posted January 23, 2012 / 49 Comments

      Fabric: Cotton Blend Broadcloth Navy, Stretch Navy/Cream Lace and Navy Cotton Lining Pattern: New Look 6910, plus self drafted sleeves Year: 2010 Notions [...]

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    Make This Look: Variety Store Dress in Dotted

    posted December 19, 2011 / 1 Comment

    Original Inspiration Variety Store Dress in Dotted from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Jane Sassaman Early Birds Poka Dot Blueberry from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 2549

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    Make This Look: Vintage Georgia Kay Dress

    posted December 16, 2011 / 6 Comments

    Original Inspiration Vintage Georgia Kay Dress from Timeless Vixen Vintage on Etsy (sold) Resources: Fabric:  Michael Miller Retro Cha Cha Stripe Yellow from fabric.com ($8.98/yd) Pattern: [...]

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    Make This Look: Building Bouquets Dress

    posted December 15, 2011 / 3 Comments

    Original Inspiration Building Bouquets Dress from modcloth.com Resources Fabric:  Jolie Fleur Shirting Floral Dots White/Pink/Red from fabric.com ($3.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 2053

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    Make This Look: Balcony Seats Dress

    posted December 14, 2011 / No Comments

    Original Inspiration Balcony Seats Dress from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Toscana Velveteen Black from fabric.com ($12.98/yd) Fabric: Taffeta Black from fabric.com ($4.98/yd) Pattern: Simplicity 3673 Notions: Sew-On Rhinestones  

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    Make This Look: Modern Madeline Top

    posted December 13, 2011 / 1 Comment

    Original Inspiration Modern Madeline Top from modcloth.com Resources Fabric: Stretch Charmeuse Satin Navy ($6.98) Fabric: Adore Duchess Satin Ivory from fabric.com ($6.98/yd) Pattern: Colette Patterns Jasmine

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