Category: silk chiffon

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Leini, the birthday dress

Nicole Markelz

This past week marked the beginning of my last year as a thirty-something.  Eek!  There were several celebratory events (dinners here, here, and here--clearly I enjoy eating!), and for the latter two, I wore this lovely silk dress.The pattern is from Named, the Leini Dress.  I chose it for the simple design (to blend in better… Continue reading Leini, the birthday dress

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Sewing Indie Month: My SBCC/Britex outfit

Nicole Markelz

Despite popular belief, it really isn't that bad being short.  At 5'1", I've got step stools all around the house and I can manage just fine, thank you very much.  My biggest beef with being petite is that non-petite clothing just doesn't fit.  It's one of the main reasons I sew my own clothing: with… Continue reading Sewing Indie Month: My SBCC/Britex outfit