Category Archives: Lace Trench

Pattern Review – McCalls 5525 Coat

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein the Lace Trench is finished! Continue reading →

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Decision Time

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein Ann decides she does not wish to look like a cross between Lace Irish and a Dutch master’s painting. Continue reading →

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Lace Trench – Getting There…

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein the trench starts to look like a coat, Ann gets a new washer and dryer, and the plumbing decides to surprise us. Continue reading →

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More Progress on the Lace Trench

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein the trench actually begins to take shape… Continue reading →

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McCalls 5225 Lining

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein the trench lining comes together… Continue reading →

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More Progress on the Lace Trench

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

After being unable to work on the trench most of this week, I spent some time on it today. I was able to get the silk organza underlinings attached. Here you can see some pictures of the progress. Both collar … Continue reading →

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Progress on the Lace Trench Coat

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I haven’t been able to work on the trench much (read, “at all”) this week, but today I got to spend some serious time in the studio and I got much accomplished. The most arduous and time consuming task is … Continue reading →

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Slow but Steady…

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Will get the lace trench finished. Here’s where life stands thus far. DH’s job is insane right now. He’s the tech lead for getting the websites up and running for one of the largest H&B companies in the world. The … Continue reading →

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Progress on the McCalls Lace Trench

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein progress is made on the Lace Trench…. Continue reading →

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