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Made By A Fabricista: 3 Chambray Pieces

McCall's vintage top 4028 in chambray voile Hey everybody, it's hard to believe that spring is just ten days away as we are in the midst of another snow storm here in Eastern Canada. Despite the bad weather I'm making some spring pieces and my theme for this month is: chambray!

Made by a Fabricista: Plaid Patrones Dress #27 and Striped Bridget Top!

Patrones no 382 Dress #27 in Ralph Lauren plaid shirting Hi everybody, it's Virginie from Jazz Couture . Warmer weather has finally arrived here in eastern Canada, and so for my June post I made two summery garments which I'm happy to share with you: a dress from the sewing magazine Patrones , and the Bridget Top from Designer Stitch Patterns! First, let's start with the dress... Dress #27 from Patrones Magazine 382 I find myself lucky to get the spanish magazine Patrones translated in french ( 'Couture Actuelle' in its french version) each month at my bookstore nearby. Dress #27 from Patrones no 382 caught my eye for its simplicity and ease of wear - which sums up my idea of summer dressing! My fabric: I chose for this dress a wonderful plaid cotton shirting from Ralph Lauren that FM had recently (it sold out quickly!).  I just love the colours ( aren't they a bit vintage? ) and the slightly crinkled texture (that you m...