A Good Wardrobe

a blog dedicated to what makes a good wardrobe and how to make one

All That Glitters

Pattern: Inspired by Alabama Chanin’s Alabama Studio Sewing and Design Fabric: Organic Cotton/Lycra Jersey Made in Canada from Hart’s Fabric Notions: Coats and Clark Button Craft Thread, Vintage...

Feb 14, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Miss Me?

Did you miss Me? Because I have certainly missed you! Thank you to everyone who reached out to me these past few months. It meant so much to me to hear from you! I know I’ve dropped the ball on...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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Perspective

I started a new class on Tech Packs this week and I’m learning how to use Illustrator. I have a 30 day free trial that will see me through the majority of the class and I’m having so much fun with...

Sep 13, 2012 Like

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Convertible Knit Dress

Pattern: Inspired by KnuckleSalad with a few changes to the waistband. Fabric: 3 yards black rayon knit from Joann Fabrics Time to Complete: Less than 3 hours Notes: First, I want to thank you all...

Aug 20, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Mixed Metals Dress

Pattern: Self drafted Fabric: Rayon/poly blend Notions: Metal zipper Time to Complete: ? Notes: Wow! Did I drop off the face or the earth or what? Since late June, I’ve been pounding the pavement...

Aug 14, 2012 Like

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Golden Hills Maxi

Pattern: Self drafted (to achieve a similar look, I’d recommend Jamie Christina’s Mission Maxi) Fabric: about 2 yards of Ella Moss rayon jersey and tricot swimsuit lining Notions: Wooly Nylon Time...

Jun 25, 2012 Like 2 people like this

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Pattern: No. 13 from Drape Drape Vol. 1 Fabric: Jersey from Gorgeous Fabrics Notions: none Time to Complete: If I added it all up maybe 5 or 6 hours? Notes: I had been in the mood for a high impact...

Jun 20, 2012 Like

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Join Me at Dixie DIY!

I’m guest posting at Dixie DIY today. I absolutely love Dixie’s Summer Concert Tee Pattern with its dropped shoulders and asymmetrical hem. I thought the design would make a great summer cardigan...

Jun 19, 2012 Like

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Pink

❤ See more pink inspiration on my Pinterest! ❤ Filed under: Inspiration

Jun 13, 2012 Like

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Two Books

I’ve had my eye on these books for a while and finally picked them up this week. I already have the first two volumes of the Pattern Magic series so it was only a matter of time before I bought...

Jun 12, 2012 Like

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Silk, Cotton, Sand

Pattern: Self drafted Fabric: Silk/Cotton from Stone Mountain Daughter Fabrics Notions: Elastic for the waist Time to Complete: This project had way, WAY too many muslins! Notes: We just returned...

Jun 4, 2012 Like

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Beach Bound

❤ I’m spending some time on the sand but I’ll be back in no time with so much to share with you (including details on this dress)! ❤ Filed under: Miscellaneous

May 22, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Layering Scarves

Ever since I discovered the two thread rolled hem on my serger, I’ve been thinking of other projects I can use it on. I just sewed up a half dozen lightweight scarves with fabric from my scrap bin...

May 21, 2012 Like

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Italian Cotton

Pattern: Self drafted sleeveless blouse Fabric: Italian Cotton Lawn from Britex Notions: buttons from Once Around, a new-to-me craft store in Mill Valley. Notes: I’ve been in a funk lately. I’m in...

May 17, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Winners of the Ohhh Lulu Giveaway

Thanks, everyone, for entering the Ohhh Lulu Pattern Giveaway! I had so much fun reading about your favorite Ohhh Lulu pieces. And a giant thanks to Sarah at Ohhh Lulu for sponsoring this giveaway!...

May 10, 2012 Like

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Inspiration: Dresses with Asymmetrical Hems

One of the many reasons why I love reading sewing blogs is at any moment, a project could come across my RSS feed that makes me stop everything and make one myself. That is exactly what happened...

May 8, 2012 Like

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::Closed:: Giveaway from Ohhh Lulu ::CLOSED::

Not only did Sarah of Ohhh Lulu write a tutorial for A Good Wardrobe but she also offered to hold a giveaway! Images courtesy of Ohhh Lulu Two lucky readers will win their choice of sewing pattern...

May 7, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Guest Post: Sarah from Ohhh Lulu Lingerie & Apparel

Last week, the amazing Wanett from Sown Brooklyn, pinned a gorgeous lingerie set from Ohhh Lulu Lingerie & Apparel. Sarah, the designer behind Ohhh Lulu, writes a blog full of tutorials and...

May 3, 2012 Like 3 people like this

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Part 1: The Maxi Skirt

Pattern: Self drafted Fabric: Unknown jersey from the free bin at school Notions: None Time To Complete: After drafting, 20 minutes Notes: As much as I love the look of a maxi dress or skirt, I’ve...

May 1, 2012 Like

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Wrap Up: Spring Wardrobe Challenge 2012

It’s the last day of April which means my Spring Wardrobe Challenge is over! I can hardly believe it. You can click on any of the above pictures to be taken to the original post for the garments. I...

Apr 30, 2012 Like

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Join Me!

I’m blogging over at Madalynne today to discuss how to sew a wardrobe you’ll actually wear. Stop by and share your tips! Filed under: Miscellaneous

Apr 26, 2012 Like

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5. Fail

I finished my Banksia Blouse this week! It fits well and the sewing is darn near perfect. But… It’s not going to get worn. In fact, I’m not even going to take pictures in it. I knew this fabric was...

Apr 25, 2012 Like

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Inspiration: Maxi Dresses

First off, thank you! This has been one hell of a week and all of your comments and compliments on my red shorts have really lifted my spirits. Our blogging/sewing community is amazing and I’m so...

Apr 21, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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4. Bougainvilliea

Pattern: Iris from Colette Patterns Fabric: Red wool twill from the remnants bin at Stone Mountain Daughter Fabrics Notions: Interfacing, invisible zipper, some scrap rayon for the pockets Time to...

Apr 18, 2012 Like

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Giveaway Winners!

Thank you to everyone who entered the Seam Allowance Guide Givewaway! Congratulations to Sarah (comment #18), Ginger (comment #4), and Helen (comment #14). I’ll contact you for your shipping...

Apr 11, 2012 Like

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My Bodice Sloper

I really enjoyed reading the comments from my post on my skirt sloper and I thought it would be fun to post about the other slopers I’ve made. This is my bodice sloper drafted to the low hip. This...

Apr 10, 2012 Like

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Giveaway: Seam Allowances Guide

The lovely Hollie, inventor of the Seam Allowance Guide, has offered to giveaway SAGs to three lucky readers! Curious to find out more about this product? Check out my review from earlier this...

Apr 7, 2012 Like

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Upcoming Projects

I’ve been busy with some school projects so I haven’t been working on my spring wardrobe projects this week. That isn’t to say I haven’t been thinking about them. Up Next: Banksia Blouse - I was...

Apr 5, 2012 Like

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Review: Seam Allowance Guide

Truth be told, I’m not a gadget person. When I was in culinary school, I had a lovely chef who would always tells us, “if you don’t have it, you don’t need it.” I’ve carried this bit of wisdom...

Apr 3, 2012 Like

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All That Glitters

Miss Me?

Perspective

Convertible Knit Dress

Mixed Metals Dress

Golden Hills Maxi

Drape Drape No. 13

Join Me at Dixie DIY!

Pink

Two Books

Silk, Cotton, Sand

Beach Bound

Layering Scarves

Italian Cotton

Winners of the Ohhh Lulu Giveaway

Inspiration: Dresses with Asymmetrical Hems

::Closed:: Giveaway from Ohhh Lulu ::CLOSED::

Guest Post: Sarah from Ohhh Lulu Lingerie & Apparel

Part 1: The Maxi Skirt

Wrap Up: Spring Wardrobe Challenge 2012

Join Me!

5. Fail

Inspiration: Maxi Dresses

4. Bougainvilliea

Giveaway Winners!

My Bodice Sloper

Giveaway: Seam Allowances Guide

Upcoming Projects

Review: Seam Allowance Guide

My Skirt Sloper

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