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Orchard Top & Dress Helen's Closet #2

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I actually finished this dress in early June but am just getting around to posting it.  Love, Love, Love this pattern and this is my second make.  I won't do my normal post, but you can browse version one's review here . I think I bought this fabric at the same time I bought version one's fabric - about 10 - 15 years ago from JoAnn's I believe.  It is some kind of polyester blend - I know it is heavier and doesn't feel as "silky" as version one's fabric. More Pictures

Love Notions LDT #3 and #4

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Not my normal post because I have posted on Version 1  and Version 2 .  This is version 3 and 4 of the Love Notions LDT (Laundry Day Tee) and now it is put up so I can move on to other patterns 😆. Version 3 Version 4 All fabric came from my stash.  I bought them from JoAnn's about 5+ years ago.  I am trying to fight the urge to buy more fabric and use what I have.  Version 3 is a waffle medium weight knit and version 4 is an ITY knit. I believe in both versions I shortened the length by 1" this time and on version 4, I made the hem 1.25" instead of a 2". Version 3 was a oopsie.  I thought I had enough of the mustard yellow and did not realize until after I was trying to cut the front of the dress.  I remembered I purchased 3 different colorways and found some black.  I had always wanted to try blocking and gave it a whirl on version 3.  I figured I would toss it if I did not like it. Also on version 3 I decided to do a lettuce edge on the sl...

Love Notions LDT Version 2

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This won't be a normal post because I have already reviewed this pattern here .  This version is in my happy fabric purchased 2 years ago.  It's a red Graffiti Print Pique from Melanated Fabrics ,  They no longer have this fabric. When I purchased this fabric I had no idea what I would do with it but I knew I had to have it.  It was a bear to press and hem, but I made it through. Now for the pictures.