California Maxi from Peach Skin
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Right after I finished making my first woven California Dress (and before I even wrote about it), I added some peach skin to my Girl Charlee KnitFix order so I could sew another! These bicycles have been calling my name ever since I … Read More

California Dress from Woven Fabric
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Remember last month when I accidentally cut my California Dress with the stretch going the wrong direction? Though it turned out okay, that was a mistake I hopefully won’t be making again. In any case, it did give me the … Read More

Colorblocked California + Leggings
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When my 7 year old spotted the scraps of this floral fabric after I finished sewing a shirt for myself, she declared that we must make something from them for her. Lucky for her, they were big scraps! 😉 We … Read More

Lessons Learned: My California Dress That Almost Wasn’t
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When I got this floral from Girl Charlee’s April KnitFix, I knew it needed to be a California Dress. But it sat staring at me from my stash for several weeks because 2 yards is not quite enough for my typical maxi, and I … Read More

“Climate Change” California Dress
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It’s no secret that the California Dress & Peplum is my favorite dress pattern that I’ve ever sewn for myself. I mean, the included options alone allow for two bodices, 6 different hem lengths, nursing modification, and maternity wear … … Read More

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