Around here, we sew in twos. Sewing in twos means a balancing act of one for you and one for you too.  Each garment diplomatically balanced with one for the other.  This week is was sweat shirts.  One, grey marle with sparkles, the other marshmallow pink with super long cuffs. I have long since realised that my daughters are determined to be themselves....

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In the quest for a camisole that fits and flatters I decided to make my own.   A 1958 Vintage Simplicity pattern was just the leaping off point I needed. The body of the pattern was cut from cotton lawn.  To ensure a custom fit, the cups were draped and the straps replaced with something a little more modest. Taking some vintage Japanese...

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