Category Archives: Clothing

Dad’s Shirt -> Baby Shirt

Posted on February 12, 2018 by destashification

The quilts from his Dad’s Shirts were fun, and then his Dad had requested a shirt for the baby. Give me a minute! (OK, maybe 3 hours!) Baby-sized clothes can be a bit daunting due to the tiny little….., well, … Continue reading →

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Appliqued Leaves Jacket

Posted on May 6, 2017 by destashification

No weddings this year – but there is a graduation!  In a colder climate! Which only means one thing! Time to make a jacket! I selected  McCalls 7201.   This Nancy Zieman Swing coat has no center back seam and a … Continue reading →

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Traveling MOB Wardrobe…

Posted on November 2, 2016 by destashification

How many dresses are too many to take to a wedding? If one is the Mother of the Bride, there is no limit. If one sews, the limit is only established by the time available for sewing.  Using Tried and … Continue reading →

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Free People-esque for $6

Posted on February 1, 2016 by destashification

Love the Free People look.  Boho and comfortable! Don’t really love the prices. I came across a long ecru slub-knit top for $6.  It fit like a bag and the V-neck reached a point below my ribcage. But, it was … Continue reading →

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Statuesque Shirtdress

Posted on January 13, 2016 by destashification

Statuesque women deserve clothing that fits and flatters. Have Sewing Machine, will sew to fit! The Statuesque Shift Dress served as a wearable muslin.  With one minor adjustment to waist length, a shirt dress was requested. After visiting a few … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Boho Top

Posted on January 12, 2016 by destashification

Is it possible to be stylish in 110+ degrees? A question asked in Phoenix every summer, where I believe “melted” is a style. The stash included two yards of an opaque green silk that must hail from the 1980’s when … Continue reading →

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Do you want me to make you a dress?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by destashification

Statuesque. That is the word to describe the beautiful tall women in our family. Another term might be “difficult to fit.”  Current sizing, talls included, rarely flatter statuesque women over 6 feet tall. Have patterns, will sew to fit!!! Sewing … Continue reading →

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Lace Layered Top from a 60’s Wedding Dress

Posted on January 10, 2016 by destashification

I was gifted a 1960s lace wedding dress.  Unfortunately, I neglected to take a picture of the dress.  It was allover horizontally-oriented lace, had a gathered waist, high neck and short puffy sleeves, much like that in the picture to … Continue reading →

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The Jetson’s Dress

Posted on April 28, 2015 by destashification

Sewing a dress for my son’s wedding “required” practicing with a few muslins.  This one was the first – just to see if the pattern would fit sans adjustments. The pattern seems almost tunic-like, which I did not want, but … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Styling: Wearable “Muslin”

Posted on April 14, 2015 by destashification

Prior to cutting into the silk dupioni, one needs to be sure the selected pattern will fit.  Making a “muslin” or “practicing the pattern” to identify any fit adjustments and design options is a necessity. The fabric for this “muslin” … Continue reading →

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