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I’ve made a few Deer and Doe Magnolia dresses now and I especially love the sleeves from version 2. I decided to use this Viscose Twill from Fabric Godmother for a square neck version. I paired the Magnolia sleeves with a self drafted bodice and a Nina Lee Kew skirt cut on the fold and…
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When I originally found Mind the Maker’s fabrics it was love at first sight, and that was even before I knew how soft and, importantly, sustainable they are. I bought this polka dot navy and pink one from The Village Haberdashery. It’s pricier than I would normally spent for a viscose but the quality is…
I made quite a few Deer and Doe Magnolia dresses towards the end of last year and found myself wanting to wear them all the time but obviously a high leg slit isn’t necessarily appropriate for every day. I wanted to make something with the same 1970s appeal but a little bit more casual. I…
I bought this fabric from New Craft House aggggess ago and wasn’t sure what to make but I’d earmarked it for my bestie’s wedding since she was getting married on 21st December. After making a few Deer and Doe Magnolias I decided it would be just amazing in this sumptuous velvet so I took the…
Ever since I made my bridesmaids dress for my brother’s wedding , I couldn’t stop thinking about the royal blue colour way of the tencel cupro fabric. It’s one of my favourite colours ever and I thought it would make a perfect Deer and Doe Magnolia. I intended to make something completely different for the…
