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It's been a while...
Draping, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 8/8/22 Draping, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 8/8/22

It's been a while...

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Lace Guipure Tap Shorts
Pants, Tops Leisa Stanton 1/23/17 Pants, Tops Leisa Stanton 1/23/17

Lace Guipure Tap Shorts

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A Trio of 6 Ply Silk and Lace Camisoles
Tops Leisa Stanton 1/2/17 Tops Leisa Stanton 1/2/17

A Trio of 6 Ply Silk and Lace Camisoles

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Marfy 3171 Skirt and Simple Draped Shift Top
Draping, Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 10/24/16 Draping, Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 10/24/16

Marfy 3171 Skirt and Simple Draped Shift Top

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Lace skirts and Marfy's free pattern 0757
Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 3/2/15 Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 3/2/15

Lace skirts and Marfy's free pattern 0757

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Lace Skirts and Slopers...
Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 2/23/15 Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 2/23/15

Lace Skirts and Slopers...

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A Handsewn Lace Grainline Archer
Tops Leisa Stanton 2/9/15 Tops Leisa Stanton 2/9/15

A Handsewn Lace Grainline Archer

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Grainline Archer Lace Test...
Tops Leisa Stanton 1/26/15 Tops Leisa Stanton 1/26/15

Grainline Archer Lace Test...

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The beginnings of a Grainline Archer
Tops Leisa Stanton 1/19/15 Tops Leisa Stanton 1/19/15

The beginnings of a Grainline Archer

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Marfy 0757 the free pattern V4 - princess seams and lace...
Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 6/30/14 Marfy, Tops, Skirts Leisa Stanton 6/30/14

Marfy 0757 the free pattern V4 - princess seams and lace...

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I don’t think I’m exaggerating to say last weekend was pretty magical. Eleven women, joined Lynda and I in the studio for a pants fitting workshop over three days. In that time, Lynda fitted muslins, taught flat pattern adjustments and
I’ve been thrifting again lately, and taking stock of my closet in anticipation of Lauren’s class on December 1st. It’s always lovely to take a day off, join in with a guest instructor and sew for pleasure, knowing I will learn lot
The sewing in the open studio sessions and workshops is just so good!! I’ve got lots of pictures to share, so today I’m going to start with a favorite! 🧵🪡 Joanne came to a four day workshop a few months ago to make a lace shirt inspir
Goodnight, ma’am and thank you. Such a terribly sad day 🇬🇧 RIP
Some final pictures from last week’s workshop, it was an absolute pleasure to host such a talented group of ladies. So lovely to have met you all!! 🥰🧵 #sewing #sewingstudio #sewistsofinstagram #lace#antiquelace #teadyed #camisoles #applique
Garments are coming together in @susankhalje Couture class and looking amazing; I'm taking pics as they happen! I'll share more tomorrow - but the pink Kay Unger is an absolute show stopper! And it turns out that we have four ♍ Virgo’s in th
It’s a busy week here at the studio again and I love ❤️ it! We are hosting @susankhalje Couture class, which means there will be lots of amazing work to share as the week progresses….. #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #susankhalje#lace#anti
I’ve got four new Camisoles joining the other samples at the studio this week. Each one is a little different, I’ve tried to mix and matched both fabrics and technique, so that there are lots of options to choose from…. I absolut
I’m making some new camisole samples this week, as I work out how to turn this into a studio workshop. But I have to admit that while we all know everything in sewing takes so much longer than you think it will, this really is taking sooooooo
Oh hi! 👋 I actually wrote a new blog post and it only took five years 😬 I’d forgotten how much I loved doing them! Updates every Monday again going forward…. #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewinginspiration #sewingblogger #sewinglesso
I don’t think I’m exaggerating to say last weekend was pretty magical. Eleven women, joined Lynda and I in the studio for a pants fitting workshop over three days. In that time, Lynda fitted muslins, taught flat pattern adjustments and I’ve been thrifting again lately, and taking stock of my closet in anticipation of Lauren’s class on December 1st. It’s always lovely to take a day off, join in with a guest instructor and sew for pleasure, knowing I will learn lot The sewing in the open studio sessions and workshops is just so good!! I’ve got lots of pictures to share, so today I’m going to start with a favorite! 🧵🪡 Joanne came to a four day workshop a few months ago to make a lace shirt inspir Goodnight, ma’am and thank you. Such a terribly sad day 🇬🇧 RIP Some final pictures from last week’s workshop, it was an absolute pleasure to host such a talented group of ladies. So lovely to have met you all!! 🥰🧵 #sewing #sewingstudio #sewistsofinstagram #lace#antiquelace #teadyed #camisoles #applique Garments are coming together in @susankhalje Couture class and looking amazing; I'm taking pics as they happen! I'll share more tomorrow - but the pink Kay Unger is an absolute show stopper! And it turns out that we have four ♍ Virgo’s in th It’s a busy week here at the studio again and I love ❤️ it! We are hosting @susankhalje Couture class, which means there will be lots of amazing work to share as the week progresses….. #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #susankhalje#lace#anti I’ve got four new Camisoles joining the other samples at the studio this week. Each one is a little different, I’ve tried to mix and matched both fabrics and technique, so that there are lots of options to choose from…. I absolut I’m making some new camisole samples this week, as I work out how to turn this into a studio workshop. But I have to admit that while we all know everything in sewing takes so much longer than you think it will, this really is taking sooooooo Oh hi! 👋 I actually wrote a new blog post and it only took five years 😬 I’d forgotten how much I loved doing them! Updates every Monday again going forward…. #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewinginspiration #sewingblogger #sewinglesso

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