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Category Archives: Mexico
Danish-Mexish Dress
Fabric: 100% cotton muslin, with machine embroidered flowers Pattern: New Look 6652 Year: Contempory Notions: Bias tape for neck and armholes Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: April 2014 Wear again? OMG yes! It’s one of my favorite summer dresses Total price: thrifted for less … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Mexico, Sewing, Travel, Upcycle
Tagged Danish pastries, embroidered flowers, refashion, road trip, sewing, shift dress, Solvang, traditional Mexican dresses, wedding
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Sleeveless Knit Top Test #1
I’m building a travel wardrobe for when I visit hot humid countries this year. I want lightweight, comfortable cotton garments that I can wash and dry by hand and wear the next day. I’m testing a few knit top patterns designed … Continue reading
Posted in Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Lekala, Mexico, Sewing, Travel, Weather
Tagged cotton garments, Customizable Patterns, diy, Lekala 5651, Lekala.co, serving, sewing, Sleeveless top, stretch-knit top, striped top
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The Hawthorn Parade!
I’m thrilled to be in Colette’s Hawthorn Parade. From this group 5 will be selected to win prizes. Please stop by Colette’s and enjoy the fabulous variations of the Hawthorn. It’s amazing what individuality and creativity can start with a … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Mexico, Sewing
Tagged colette hawthorn, colette patterns, diy, Hawthorn, Monarch Butterflies, parade, sewing
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Mexican Ethnic Dress
Once a upon a time, about six to seven years ago, I received this precious native Mexican (or somewhere south of there) dress as a gift from a dear friend who lives in Puerto Vallarta. It is totally hand-embroidered and … Continue reading
The Puebla Dress
Four and a half years of my life was spent in Mexico. I became the “la guerra” “la gringa” and when I was dressed up in my early 70’s American hippie attire “la Dona Maria”(more on that later). While traveling … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Mexico
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