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Bits and Bobbins: Kimono Inspiration

I’ve been playing with different patten drafting ideas for short kimonos and looking for kimono inspiration. It’s been a while since I posted one of my inspiration pin boards from Polyvore. I make them but I’m not part of the community over there. I love the idea of a structured kimono like the denim one from Jigsaw, above.… Continue reading Bits and Bobbins: Kimono Inspiration

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Bits and Bobbins: Dressmaking Detective

Dressmaking Detective Do you play dressmaking detective by going “shopping” on the high street and taking spy photos? I have been loathe to. One of the beauties of sewing is not having to go shopping. But it can save a ton of time and disappointment if you try on different styles and fits before sewing.… Continue reading Bits and Bobbins: Dressmaking Detective

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Yokes and Seam Finishes

Do you look at beautiful Ready-to-wear clothes for sewing ideas? I bet you do. My current sewing crush is Rabens Saloner. Rabens Saloner is a women’s wear label from Copenhagen. Most of their clothes are made in Asia by artisan’s; hand-dyed and handmade. I love many of the pieces, but most wouldn’t fit me.  Every summer they make… Continue reading Yokes and Seam Finishes

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Bits and Bobbins: Striped sweaters, comics, jacquards

This week’s round-up is on the short side. I’ve been busy getting new posts written up and there is so much Me Mading to do. Goodness, this is a pretty sweater from Rabens Saloner. I have been knitting a lot lately with one strand of Isager Highland and one strand of Isager Alpaca I held together.… Continue reading Bits and Bobbins: Striped sweaters, comics, jacquards