Brochu Walker Tag

22 Jul Floral Maxi Dress, Brochu Walker Inspired

I knew the Brochu Walker dress was  my dress the moment I saw it - even online. <img class="vce-single-image" src="|!|vcvUploadUrl|!|/2023/06/Untitled-design-77.png" width="1024" height="576" alt="" title="Untitled design-77" />  I ordered the gently worn dress from The Real Real at a bargain price and have worn it repeatedly. It's a maxi (midi on a taller person 😊) that doesn't overwhelm me, and I was inspired to recreate this silhouette.(PS...

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09 Jul Style Arc Andie & Shopping The Real Real

Dear Readers, Thank you so much for the warm welcome back! I didn't know if anyone was still here,  and I am honored that you are 😘😘😘 Birdie has been visiting for the last week, so no sewing for me but it was a great time to introduce Birdie to fashion sewing! I know many of you have taught your six-year old children and grandchildren to sew and I’m happy to finally get started. Style Arc “Andie” was our pattern - an A-Line dress with flutter sleeves. Birdie selected the embroidered pique from my surviving stash. There was ¾ yard of the 45” width fabric...

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