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Spring 2016 – Low-Hanging Fruit

LibbyJ May 13, 2016 Spring 2016 – Low-Hanging Fruit2016-05-13T15:09:18+00:00 Design No Comment
I feel like Spring 2016 has been moving all too quickly, without much progress on the sewing front. This is not totally accurate, as earlier this Spring, I made...
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My (belated) Appleton Dress Pattern review!

LibbyJ December 22, 2015 My (belated) Appleton Dress Pattern review!2015-12-22T16:12:46+00:00 Design 3 Comments
you must remember that…a wrap is still a wrap… Hello everyone…it’s been a while. Life, especially a newly adopted puppy, has greatly cut into my sewing and blogging time....
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Trend Watch: Short/Cropped Jackets Part 2 – How to Wear Them

LibbyJ November 4, 2015 Trend Watch: Short/Cropped Jackets Part 2 – How to Wear Them2015-11-04T18:04:16+00:00 Design No Comment
I’ve read comments (here and on the Pattern Review forums) from several readers regarding  the first Cropped Jacket article, and one question that came up was whether or not...
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Trend Watch: Short/Cropped Jackets

LibbyJ October 30, 2015 Trend Watch: Short/Cropped Jackets2015-10-30T20:01:46+00:00 Design 1 Comment
The short/cropped jacket, including cropped blazers, moto jackets, and classic Chanel-inspired looks, is an emerging trend in women’s ready to wear fashion. From just below the waist to cropped...
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Spring 2016 RTW Runway Trends

LibbyJ September 28, 2015 Spring 2016 RTW Runway Trends2015-09-28T20:46:02+00:00 Fashion No Comment
With runway shows in New York. London and Milan finished, and Paris starting tomorrow,  trends for Spring 2016 fashion have emerged. Here’s my picks in alphabetical order, with links...
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The Problem with Croquis Part 2…Fashion Sketchbook Roundup

LibbyJ August 12, 2015 The Problem with Croquis Part 2…Fashion Sketchbook Roundup2015-08-12T14:21:14+00:00 Design No Comment
In my first post of this series, I discussed the problems with typical fashion croquis. In this post, I’m giving you a review of fashion sketch books – drawing...
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The Problem with Croquis Part 1…real women have curves!

LibbyJ July 30, 2015 The Problem with Croquis Part 1…real women have curves!2015-07-30T19:29:59+00:00 Design No Comment
If you’re considering designing sewing patterns, or simply an avid and creative home sewist who likes to plan your projects in advance, drawing your designs is a must. Fortunately,...
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Living in Three Seasons at One Time

LibbyJ July 28, 2015 Living in Three Seasons at One Time2015-07-28T19:13:26+00:00 Design No Comment
I’m seriously considering developing some sewing patterns for sale, and it’s got me living in three seasons at one time! To explain: Season One – Summer 2015 (our current...
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Fall 2015 RTW Trends: The Pant Suit

LibbyJ July 2, 2015 Fall 2015 RTW Trends: The Pant Suit2015-07-02T18:28:52+00:00 Design No Comment
Is there anything for work that looks as “put together” as a pant suit? Today’s version is not your momma’s (or Hillary’s) pant suit. It’s slim and sleek, possibly...
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You’ve got to know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em – review of McCall 7121

LibbyJ July 1, 2015 You’ve got to know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em – review of McCall 71212015-07-01T20:42:38+00:00 Design No Comment
Oh, Big 4/Big 7 pattern companies, how I get sucked in every few weeks when a new release comes out. How the deeply-slashed sale prices at Joann and Hancock...
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