Daphney Boutin

/the perfect set

I’m starting to refine my style personality. I’m realizing that I like to wear sets. I enjoy monochromatic looks. I like structure. I like classic looks with a twist. I made these jeans first. I had found an off-white herringbone textured denim (not available online) at Mood Fabrics on one of my trips with no…

/tie dye for!!!

Oh yeah, I’m back to corny titles and it feels good!! This make was pretty simple and is definitely now a go to pattern. I got this super soft and light weight tie dye terry from my favorite deadstock supplier, Wasted Fabrics. It’s probably best for me and my bank account that they’re overseas and…

/a wrap

I absolutely fell in love when I saw Alexandria’s version (inspired by Tessa – @sewspoke) of Peppermint Magazine + In The Folds Wrap Skirt!!! I’ve made this skirt before as a lace cover-up but a few small changes make it feel like a whole new skirt. I’m trying my level best to use up fabric…

/the beauty of a simple dress and fab scraps

A simple dress with a simple story. This dress has a super simple silhouette and a great fabric will make it shine. Equally, this textured fabric doesn’t need much so that it too can shine. Historically, I’ve been scared to sew princess seams. This dress helped with that for sure! I think the fit is…

/a real Melo jacket

………well, Melo inspired anyway. But in the spirit of my New York Knickerbockers having an absolute killer showing last night in game 5 against the Pacers while down 4 injured key players (I digress now, don’t worry), and in the continued spirit of my cousin Alain (we’re still aethering!), I also recently finished this cozy…

/aether suggested

In physics, aether theories propose the existence of a medium that transmits gravitational or electromagnetic forces. My cousin Alain believed that art is made from inspiration from a force outside oneself. He encouraged finding that inspiration and used “aether suggested” in his artwork. He would read my blog and enjoyed seeing my artistic pursuits. He would…

/my new bestie…..

This is one of those projects where I saw it, liked it, saved it, looked it up, bought the pattern and drove to Joann to buy everything I needed to make immediately. I am working on a new series **looking eyes emoji** but I’m in planning mode. (That’s short for I’m low key procrastinating and…

/bubble frock appreciation post

My jumpsuit was my third time using Lydia Naomi’s Bubble Frock pattern. Needless to say, it’s a well written pattern with a great fit which can be made as-is or easily modified. There isn’t much to this post. I just wanted to get the three of these together.

/bronze disco jumpsuit

NYC Frocktails was in early October and was a Studio 54 theme!! I ended up not being able to make it but I was in the process of making this jumpsuit to attend. I also had it in mind for my cousin’s wedding in Ottawa as well as my friend’s mom’s bday party so it…

Blue and Orange FOREVAAAAAA

I’ve only been a Knicks fan and I will only be a Knicks fan. So much so, that I only got my first pair of Jordans in my 30s because I couldn’t be a Michael Jordan fan as a dedicated Knicks fan. Reggie Miller is in the same category. They made my pre-teen and teenage…

Clouds in the Sky….

I have to be very careful with cutouts in clothing. I’m short in the torso and a little boxy in the midsection. I’ve never really had a defined waist so I have to create it and avoid making myself looking square-ish in the waist. That’s why I love sewing. I can make any and everything…

Camo Ruffles Summer Set

It’s been a long time since I’ve sewn and posted regularly. A lot has happened and life has been life-ing. A new job or two and new focuses haven’t allowed for much mental space or time to make but I feel more settled and my To Make list is now MILES long. I’m a little…