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s   NEOVIVA Kitchen Aprons for Women with Pockets, Durable Women’s Chef Aprons for Cooking, Baking, BBQ and Gardening, Style Diana, Floral Quartz Pink - Adorable apron for women with pockets neoviva kitchen apron, style diana, comes with 2 polka dots pockets on each side, which are great for holding handy goods while doing the household chores or cooking in the kitchen, like cooking utensils and phone for easy touch. Dress apron for women neoviva canvas apron, style diana, features in large skirt hem to allow girl to wrap herself in an old-fashioned floral dress apron what’s more, the unique cutting...

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Image above via SEA, featuring their Linden dress.

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Image above via SEA, featuring their Linden dress.

This is a trend you’ll either love or hate — I’m in the former category as I have seen women rock the look with aplomb. This trend is taking off in no small part because it fits with the ethos of sustainability in fashion: why not upcycle old pieces to create something new? (Spanish brand Desigual has actually launched a patchwork denim collection using dead stock from past seasons!) Don’t worry, it’s not all rustic folklore looking stuff — there are pretty dresses from Olivia Rubin, Endless Rose ($110!), LSF (on sale in very limited sizes here), and SEA to...

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When I first moved to my new home on Vancouver Island, I put out a call for models for Helen’s Closet

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When I first moved to my new home on Vancouver Island, I put out a call for models for Helen’s Closet

We got so many amazing volunteers and it is really cool to have local sewists and makers come in and model our designs! For this pattern launch we were lucky enough to have three models (three!). I want to shine the spotlight on them over the next few days to help you consider size, fabric, and styling for the March Top and Dress! Today I want to introduce you to Kate. Let’s get started! The March Top and Dress is 20% off during the launch! No code required.  Get the March Top and Dress I met Kate shortly after we relocated,...

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I’m excited to share the first of several guest bloggers joining us this week to show off the March Top and Dress! We know how important it is to see different versions of a pattern and get real feedback from the community, which is why we now...

MarchTopAndDress

I’m excited to share the first of several guest bloggers joining us this week to show off the March Top and Dress! We know how important it is to see different versions of a pattern and get real feedback from the community, which is why we now...

I’m excited to share the first of several guest bloggers joining us this week to show off the March Top and Dress! We know how important it is to see different versions of a pattern and get real feedback from the community, which is why we now welcome paid guest bloggers to make the final version of the pattern and share their opinions on the design! This is just one more way for us to showcase new patterns on different bodies and in different fabrics! Today we are welcoming Swetha (@the.hemline.eclectic and The Hemline Eclectic) to share her thoughts on the March...

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*Image above via De Buci Baby featuring their precious personalizable teddy bear

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*Image above via De Buci Baby featuring their precious personalizable teddy bear

s. (Other cute statement/collectible teddies in a similar vein here and here.). Bedding by Matouk. I know there are a couple of Magpies transitioning littles from crib to toddler beds, or preparing nurseries for first, second, and third-borns at the moment. Thought I’d share my favorite baby and toddler bedding finds… Baby + Toddler Quilts. LIBERTY LONDON FLORALS BLOCKPRINTS IN FISH PATTERN (J’ADORE) OR FLORAL OYSTER PRINT (I HAVE THIS IN CRIB SHEET FOR HILL) OR ALLIGATOR PRINT (AND THEY HAVE A GREAT TODDLER-SIZED PILLOWCASE TO MATCH) NEVER MET A TOILE I DIDN’T LOVE PEHR DOES SUCH GREAT PATTERNS —...

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