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STRIPEDY LEGGINGS

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Leggings are a pretty important staple on the playa at Burning Man. They’re fabulous, warm, and so sexy, especially when modeled by the mysterious Cassandra!

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This lycra was neat on the bolt, and it got amazing when stretched over a booty! Oh, how I wish I had more of it… [I actually do, but it’s earmarked to make a pair of bodysuits!] Since metallic fabrics can be scratchy sometimes, I used the front side of this fabric for the inside, so it’s slinky smooth and great for dancing. I made 6 pairs and kept one for myself; the rest (in sizes XS, S, M) are all available in the Etsy shop!

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Another amazing fabric that I wish I had more of! But if you’ve got to use up the last bits of a fabric, what a way to use it up, right?! These leggings are made from a fleece-backed jersey. They are so warm and stretchy, and can you get enough of those colors in vertical stripes? Also, those lines going over the hips and into the knees is just so Egon Schile and it thrills me every time I see these pictures. They are also available in the Etsy shop, with either the fleece or the jersey on the outside.

There are lots more styles of leggings in that Etsy shop I keep plugging, with more being sewn and added all the time!

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ALOE V NECK

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If you follow my sewings at all you’ll be familiar with this design. I’ve been playing with variations on this V-neck for months, and I don’t know if I’ll be stopping anytime soon. It’s such a great way to harness the attitude that comes with wide stripes, as opposed to the boring (and largely unflattering) horizontal stripes. It’s dynamic but still classy, and the aloe color scheme keeps it calm.

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LIKE IT? THIS SHIRT IS FOR SALE IN MY ETSY SHOP!

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Plus this cotton jersey has amazing drape and fantastic stretch. It’s silky and slinky and as I’m writing this I’m thinking I need to get 10 more yards next time I’m at Fabric Planet! Maybe some more tops, and some dresses, and even leggings? Lately all I can think about is leggings…

For now there’s only one of these shirts, so grab it on Etsy fast!

My model for this shirt was Ms. Cassandra, who looks good in everything, and was so obliging for my photo shoot!

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BUBBLEWRAP DOT SHIRT

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LIKE IT? THIS SHIRT IS FOR SALE IN MY ETSY SHOP!

Nearly every top I’ve made this year have had kimono sleeves. They’re elegant and casual at the same time, plus infinitely comfortable. The slouchy rounded pocket adds to the low-key vibe, and I know you all have a lot of fun with pockets.

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navy dot shirt detail This shirt is made out of medium-weight cotton jersey from Fabric Planet. The pattern has small dark navy dots, but instead of being solid circles they look like they were printed using bubble wrap as a stamp (which I’ve done before to awesome effect). The classic design is subverted with a little bit of edge. The hems were all down in hot pink thread for some perky contrast. It’s lighthearted without getting too saccharine, comfortable without being lazy.

I sewed these shirts up on the overlocker at work, on one of my first runs on the machine. It was such a dream, even though the motor just died! Sadly, this was the last of this fabric, which we never had a whole lot of to begin with.

This shirt is available in small, medium, and large but there’s only one in each size so hurry up and buy one on Etsy!

Thanks to Cassandra for being such a fantastic model! I’ve got lots more pictures of her wearing the clothes I made, so stay tuned.

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