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Butterick x Gertie 6590 Dress

April 10, 2021
14:00
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When I started working on this dress I was surprised by how fast it all came together. Just a few hours and it was nearly finished

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I sewed my own cottage core picnic dress !

April 6, 2021
17:14
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After looking around for inspiration online I figured outlaw to sew a big puffy picnic dress that would be perfect for summer!

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Butterick 2472 Vintage Sewing Pattern

March 18, 2021
17:30
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It makes me so happy when I find a vintage pattern for a good price AND also for my measurements! My first vintage pattern project ever!

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I made a pillbox hat!

March 4, 2021
16:30
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As soon as I saw Angela Claytons video on how she made her pillbox hat I knew I wanted to try it as well. My version is in white and featured my first ever hand embroidery as well.

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How I sewed my first dress

February 21, 2021
19:45
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I made my first dress. It’s an apron dress inspired by the ‘Lorraine* dress from Hearts & Found. And it was only £12!

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Easy no knead overnight bread!

February 1, 2021
19:55
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Is there anything better than freshly made warm bread in the morning? This recipe is so easy and the bread is delicious!

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Art pieces that I want for my walls

January 31, 2021
15:00
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2021 feels like the year that I’ll learn more about certain subjects that intrigue me. Historical clothing, fabrics and art are things I daily think about right now so I spend a lot of time dreaming over beautiful prints that I can’t wait to hang on my walls.