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I’m Marianne, and this is a project where I draw pictures of the things I’ve sewn, and reflect on the experience of making (and wearing) those things. Thank you for visiting!

Flowered Wayland

Flowered Wayland

Pattern: Wayland Dress from Cashmerette Patterns
Fabric: Cotton oxford from Japan
Sewn Up: Summer 2026

My second make as a Cashmerette Club collaborator this summer - I had so much fun trying new things with this sew: my first sundress, a sweetheart v-neck, princess seams on the bodice, beautiful pocket construction, shirring on the back. I sewed the shorter view with wider straps and reduced the hem by 4.5 inches to make it more of a mini. It was such a satisfying sew, with the pleat lines matching up perfectly with the princess seams. The best compliment I can think of is that my sister saw my dress and immediately wanted to make her own. The second best one is that I had it on early one morning to take photos, and it was so comfortable I didn’t want to change out of it for work!

~ Photos by Lizzie - thank you!

I'm a Cashmerette Club collaborator and got a year of All Access membership in return for trying this pattern.

Flowered Truro

Flowered Truro