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Some fun with stripes on this top for Willow. Made from the fabrics seen below, using an Ottobre Design pattern that I modified with abandon!
SEWING NOTES: Pro-Tricot Fusible Interfacing from
Fashion Sewing Supply used to stabilize the front cross-over band. Ottobre Design pattern from issue 01/05 used as a “block” and […]
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I ask you…is there anything more exciting to those of us who “create” than getting a box full of fabulous fabric? This arrived on my doorstep yesterday from The Fabric Fairy.com….
While I usually do most of my fabric shopping at the Ultra-Fabulous Gorgeous Fabrics, a friend gave me a gift […]
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Cute Corduroy For Bella…
I have been indulging in personal sewing between “basic blue shirt” client orders…and having such fun! This outfit for Bella is made from buttery soft berry print and striped cotton baby-corduroy, with a simple “lettuce” neck top of fine gauge sweater knit to complete the “look”.
While not […]
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This outfit, made for my niece Willow was such fun to sew!
The striking striped tunic is a marvelous Farbenmix pattern, “Vijona”, made from a cotton/lycra knit. The skirt is a lightweight denim, and I used a pattern from Ottobre Design issue 04/08, #37. An evening of sewing resulted in a […]
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The retail extravaganza that is London Fashion Weekend is soon upon us. Running from 24-28 September and with a new sponsor, Elle Magazine, it should be the best one yet. Brittique will be there again with some crazy discounts on our beautiful clothing, shoes and accessories.
I’ve got 2 tickets for Thursday or […]
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Louise Amstrup also had a short film as part of SHOWsudio’s Futuretense series of video essays along with Peter Jensen a couple of weeks earlier. SHOWstudio launched Futuretense as a global platform for new designers to showcase the future of fashion. The Q&A offers an insight into the imagination of each designer.
As […]
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A couple of funny titles came to mind as I write this blog playing on the Wino angle. But like Sister Wolf, I do admire Amy Winehouse for her unique sound in a world awash with pop and R&B and genuinely hope that she can pull herself out of the mess.
So […]
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