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geriberman
- Dec 20, 2021
- 6 min
The Golden Rule Drafting Kit: African Wax Print Dress & Shibori Tent Dress
A couple months back, The Golden Rule (US) sent me their Classic Set, offered to do a collaboration, and I happily agreed. The Classic...
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geriberman
- Dec 5, 2021
- 5 min
Stitched Shibori-Dyed Heather Blazer (Friday Pattern Company)
This 3-piece outfit - which includes the Heather Blazer by Friday Pattern Company, the Ogden Cami by True Bias and the Adeline Trousers...
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geriberman
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
Float On Top by Forest and Thread
Isabelle of Forest and Thread designed the loveliest pattern - the Float On Top - and I am so happy that I was chosen to pattern-test it...
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geriberman
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
Claudia Tank by Just Patterns
This week I was busy having a love fest with The Claudia Tank by Just Patterns. This pattern was very popular when it came out because it...
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geriberman
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
My Tie-Dyed Frankie Tankie & a New Tie-Dye Video
For 3 days in a row, I was wearing my new Frankie-Tankie designed by Vanessa Hansen Studio. That’s probably the best endorsement that a...
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geriberman
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
DIY Gathered Tiered Dress
The idea for making this DIY gathered tiered dress has been haunting me for a while, and I am sew happy that I finally transposed it from...
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geriberman
- Mar 6, 2021
- 4 min
Caladium Jumpsuit by CaraMiya
I had the privilege of pattern testing the Caladium Jumpsuit, which is a new pattern from designer, CaraMiya Davies-Reid (@caramiyamaui...
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geriberman
- Feb 22, 2021
- 5 min
Azuki Work Pants (by Waffle Patterns) with Stitched Shibori on Denim
The Azuki Work Pants pattern by Waffle Patterns has a gazillion pocket options for a cargo-style pair of pants. Ok, I exaggerate the...
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geriberman
- Nov 3, 2020
- 8 min
Pattern Review: My Shibori-Dyed McCall's 7726 Paper Bag Pants
There are some projects that go without a hitch, and then three are some that are laden with mistakes, missteps, and mishaps through the...
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geriberman
- Sep 14, 2020
- 5 min
Pattern Review: Shibori (Almost) Zero Waste Gather Dress
I know that last week I promised to blog about my self-drafted mandarin collar crop top, but there are still some finishing details left...
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geriberman
- Aug 4, 2020
- 3 min
Pattern Review: The Gosling Shirt
It doesn't hurt at all to name a sewing pattern for a men's shirt "The Gosling" because a google search of this pattern also conveniently...
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geriberman
- Jul 26, 2020
- 6 min
Kabuki Tee Pattern Review & Nui Shibori Tee Off
The Kabuki Tee by Paper Theory Patterns is a pattern that I've had my eye on for a while. I do not own many patterns for woven tops, and...
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geriberman
- Jul 6, 2020
- 5 min
Wide-Strap Maxi Dress & My First Shibori Attempt
A free pattern is easy to like. But a free pattern that is beautifully drafted with clear instructions gets a declaration of eternal love...
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