Category Archives: Stash Couture

Stash Couture Coat – Vogue 8933 Modified

Posted on November 17, 2014 by destashification

When traveling to the frozen tundra (an admitted exaggeration, but it is 70 degrees warmer here), a coat is a necessity. The pattern selected was Vogue 8933 with its lean, uncluttered lines. Found a 3 yard piece of  suit weight … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up Pillow Transformation Part 2

Posted on October 17, 2014 by destashification

What do two beautiful pillows and a Bedskirt need? More pillows… All were sewn from Stash fabrics.  A 40″ remnant in a coordinating blue/bold polyester damask was just the right size for two bed pillow covers. The damask designs on … Continue reading →

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Bedskirt with Wrap Around Pleats

Posted on October 16, 2014 by destashification

The first Lighten Up Project was a Bedskirt. Two requirements – it needed to fall to within 1″ of the floor and hang close to the bedposts the corners (space under the bed is storage – but no need to … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up Pillow Transformation 1

Posted on October 15, 2014 by destashification

Nothing adds light and reflective textures to a cave better than silk damask! The first layer of pillows has been completed.  In the cave these 26″ square pillows were covered in a black/brown paisley. The Lighten Up Project has transformed … Continue reading →

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Destashification Boho Top

Posted on October 10, 2014 by destashification

It appears Boho Chic is “all the fashion” now.  Oddly, by definition, Boho cannot be Chic.  “Boho Chic” translates to “Non-conformist Fashion Follower”!!! All those flowing tops and dresses with the embroidered and embellished necklines – in sizes and cuts for … Continue reading →

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5891 + 8854 = One Stash Couture Shirt

Posted on October 1, 2014 by destashification

The neckline of Katherine Tilton’s Butterick 5891 is my current favorite.  It has just enough more fashion to be unique! The (very) short and A-lined bodice of the top is, however, well, too short and too A-lined. Even after lengthening … Continue reading →

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Smocked Top for Adults

Posted on September 16, 2014 by destashification

Love smocking! I feel an artistic push to experiment with smocking on more adult garments!  The “long top over leggings” look seemed promising. The muslin (actually a teal linen blend) for this experiment was completed a few months back.  For … Continue reading →

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Butterick 6101 – Looks so nice on the Model!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by destashification

Love the Tilton sister’s designs… all of them.  I think The Pattern Stash contains every pattern they have ever designed.  The designs force me to step outside my rather straight-laced comfort zone. Katherine Tilton’s Butterick 6101 looked so comfortable and … Continue reading →

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Teal Linen Top with Smocking

Posted on May 22, 2014 by destashification

A yard of teal linen blend was crying out to be included in the Summer Top Series. It was selected to create a “wearable muslin” – which is a trial attempt at new pattern.  Fitting and improving design are integral … Continue reading →

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Silk Twill Tank Top with Subtle Smocking

Posted on May 11, 2014 by destashification

The flowy silk used for the Shadow Embellished Silk Top was not the first fabric I cut out for the top.  Initially I had selected a crisper silk twill in a paler lavender. Not wanting to return the cut fabric … Continue reading →

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