Category Archives: Kate Spade

Giveaway Winners!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

My husband kindly agreed to draw the names of the Giveaway Winners and then showed up in a tux.  What a ham……… I was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to Aunt Maggie’s International Giveaway – nearly 200 responses with an … Continue reading →

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EASTER

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

When I realized the weather would be too cold to wear my navy lace dress for Easter, I set it aside for Mother’s Day, but I didn’t give up on such a pretty lace making its Easter debut, and made … Continue reading →

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New Arrival at K a t i e Spade

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I’m staying at a lovely 5-star resort through the weekend (not our typical getaway) – one of those places where you swap your car for bicycles upon arrival. My husband is engaged in professional activities allowing me to bring along … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate Spade, Mood Fabrics, Online Fabric Orders, Pattern Review Online Classes, Sewing Tops, silk | Tagged , , , , , | 61 Comments

K a t i e Spade

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Can you tell the difference between the Kate Spade and the Katie Spade? Most people can’t thanks to Kenneth King’s online course, Clone Your Favorite Garment! I’ve made several pencil skirts during the last 17  months, but was still searching … Continue reading →

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Party Pep – Vogue 8815

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I’m a little late to the party with this pattern but I’ve finally arrived Vogue 8815 has received dozens of favorable reviews on PR.  I came close to buying a Kate Spade zebra peplum made in the same style, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate Spade, sewing blog, Sewing Tops, silk, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , , | 67 Comments

Memorable or Forgettable? Vogue 8570

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

“Fashion is made to become unfashionable.”  Coco Chanel I tried to keep this quote in mind while admiring Kate Spade’s new black and white paisley garments. This snappy print is featured all over the website in the form of a skirt, a … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, Kate Spade, making your own clothes, Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, sewing clothes, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , | 53 Comments

The Ultimate Compliment

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Many years ago my daughters and I colored and framed a poster entitled “The A,B,Cs of Manners & Etiquette” featuring a little penguin illustrating all 26 rules. A   “Accept a compliment graciously.” it begins. Today I received the ultimate compliment. … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Social – Vintage Simplicity 7715

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

 What would Kate Spade wear to an Ice Cream Social? …….. A new silk dress, of course!  I had a Kate Spade moment and took the plunge into this Simplicity pattern one more time. Ok, it wasn’t just any Ice … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 7715 – Kate Spade Aubrey Wrap Inspired

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Making this Simplicity 7715 pattern evolved into one of those  s p e c i a l  projects………. piece by piece, hour by hour, day by day…………… I was starting to hate it but now that it’s over I love … Continue reading →

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Kate Spade/Simplicity 7715

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

You may already know how much I love Kate Spade clothes although I don’t own a single Kate Spade garment.  One of the dresses I’ve admired over the years is the Aubrey Wrap Dress, which Kate Spade introduces in new fabrics … Continue reading →

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