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Sewing a wardrobe Kate Middleton wants to borrow from. Close-ups on the fabrics, techniques, and stories of each couture piece I create for myself and family.

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Issue No. 32 All the things I've been making!

A collage of what I've made since I last posted. Plus life updates.

Issue No. 31 All knit up in Fuchsia!

Apologies for being inconsistent in publishing newsletters! I am sharing one of my favorite sweaters to date :)

Issue no. 30 Momentos and Floral Dress

I am wrestling with change, but I've worn this new dress a few times so there's that.

Issue no. 29 The Joke is on me

Mostly whining. Something I didn't want to share but needed to get it out there.

Issue no. 28 Americana Knitwear

I'm back to newsletters! Finished needlepointing and made a sweater fit for the Olympics!

Issue no. 27 Needle-friendly

The reason why my sewing machine is collecting dust. The newsletter will be back in June!

Issue no. 26 Jake Gyllenhaal and Ribbons

Not a lot of sewing in here today. Sharing bits of my trip to NYC just for fun.

Issue No. 25 Tucks and Polka Dots

Sad about Joann Fabrics. An inspiration from Kate Middleton and . . . clowns? A tangent about capri pants. And, loads of tucks and polka dots. The happiest thing I stumbled upon at the fabric store.

Issue No. 24 Works In Progress

January is setting an interesting tone. Only things in progress. The home phone is going strong.

Issue No. 23 Simple Black Skirt + A Home Phone

A black wool evening-wear skirt, a roller skating moment, and something for the home