Category Archives: Clothing

Alabama Chanin Inspired Stash Couture Skirt

Posted on March 7, 2014 by destashification

Handstitching, stenciling, reverse applique – all fun embellishment techniques currently being showcased on organic cotton knits by Alabama Chanin. Had to try it! With some Stash Couture modifications, of course! The Stash contained a short piece of stretch linen in … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Tunic

Posted on February 27, 2014 by destashification

The Stash contained a beautiful basketweave textured natural colored silk.  Perfect for a long tunic to wear over capri-leggings as the weather warms up. The tunic envisioned had a curved hem, a placket, a back yoke, and a not-overly-oversized width. … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Vests

Posted on February 20, 2014 by destashification

A vest was needed to wear with the Scrap Couture Linen Stitch Scarf –  but in the end two vests were sewn! The first vest was sewn with a stretch herringbone suit weight of unknown fiber content. The pattern selected … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Ice Jacket

Posted on February 5, 2014 by destashification

The Invitation read “Fire and Ice Night – Wear Red or White.”  Sounded like fun.  But what to wear? Off to the Stash! The Fabric Stash contained a gorgeous sheer silk and metal fabric with an ice-like shimmer.  Not white … Continue reading →

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Another “Cool Mom” Team Logo T-shirt

Posted on January 11, 2014 by destashification

Our children’s activities provide many pleasures – and innumerable logo T-shirts. Logo t-shirts are rather shapeless and, well, none too flattering. The original Logo T-shirt remake included an empire waist and a surplice top. Tunics with side seam inserts like … Continue reading →

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The DD 2-Seam Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Posted on January 11, 2014 by destashification

The DD (Daughter of Destashifier), enjoys sewing gifts.  She developed the Stash Couture Infinity Scarf for Christmas gifts this year. She sewed this beautiful scarf for me using a purple burnout fabric which has been in The Stash for years. … Continue reading →

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Instant Blouse – Just add fabric…

Posted on December 20, 2013 by destashification

Well, maybe not Instant. No zippers.  No buttons.  Custom fit. In about 90 minutes! Blouses seem to be following the plesiosaur into extinction. Good thing there is a Pattern Stash! The pattern selected was Vogue 8392. The wide neckline of … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Logo Top from T-shirt

Posted on November 18, 2013 by destashification

Every parent has at least one – the shapeless logo t-shirt. We all enjoy supporting the endeavors of our children, but  wearing the bag-like logo T-shirt may fall short of reflecting our “Cool Mom Style.” To address this fashion shortfall, … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Butter Yellow Linen Top

Posted on September 9, 2013 by destashification

The Stash contained a yard plus of a mid-weight butter yellow 100% linen. I kept wondering when the “perfect pattern” for it would come along. Butterick 5891 by Katherine Tilton was chosen. The asymmetry of the top adds to its … Continue reading →

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Embellished Long Linen Skirt

Posted on September 2, 2013 by destashification

Internet shopping is a great way to find inspirations for Destashification Projects.  This long linen skirt, for instance.  It features raw edged applique embellishment. The Stash contains ample yardage of a variety of weights and colors of linen….and a few … Continue reading →

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