Tag Archives: Design It Yourself

Beachworthy in a Snap

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

Ummmmmm………………I bought this bathing suit coverup for one of my daughters in 2009. After trying it on she quickly dismissed it because she thought it looked like a nightgown. I planned to return it to T. J. Maxx but three … Continue reading →

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Ruffles!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

I’m ending the first month of my one year promise to make and not buy clothes with  ruffles!                           Around a year ago I saw these beautiful tops on … Continue reading →

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The Top of Many Lessons

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Oh my goodness. I thought this would be sooooo simple – loose fitting, no zippers, darts or buttonholes. My first Peasant Top. I know it’s not the Milly top I posted, but I like it.  My mother gave me the … Continue reading →

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CAL PATCH

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

I just received  my copy of Design-It-Yourself Clothes by Cal Patch and realized the first thing I had to do was take my measurements….   E x c r u c i a t i n g  is all I’ve got to … Continue reading →

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