Reality and fantasy are converging - and they're meeting in Paris! Can you tell I'm excited?! And this is my new dress to celebrate! It all began when an invite popped into my inbox  from Annika at Nah Connection saying, "What about a 'real meet-up in Paris?"  My heart said '"oui", then my head said...'how?' But when you want something you make it...

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'Quality not quantity' has been my mantra for sewing in 2015. I've been trying, mostly, to be less 'slapdash' and to develop my sewing skills. And I'm so proud of this little waistcoat. My first ever welt pockets! Not quite Saville Row tailoring but good enough for a five-year-old. This waistcoat is another pattern from my new favourite book; Linen, Wool, Cotton Kids...

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Ok, so apologies for being repetitive and if you've seen this before. This is my flipped version of the Brooklyn Franklin dress, and it remains one of my favourite creations. That blue just looks fabulous on Missy. I published this post a couple of months ago, as the final installment of 2014's Take One Dress Series. I'm reviving it (on Easter weekend, naturally)...

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