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Jul232021Mar 13 2022
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Harlene Gardening Dungarees

by Lilly, in category sewing

For a long time, I have wanted a pair of overalls to garden in—something I didn’t mind getting dirty in, was comfortable to wear, and didn’t involve me constantly hiking them up so that the neighbors wouldn’t see my butt crack when I bent over—basically a knock off pair of Carhartts. This past spring, I… Read More

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May52021May 5 2021
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Seamwork Audrey Jacket

by Lilly, in category sewing

Ready-to-wear jean jackets have never fit me right. Being on the pair shaped side, they are often too big in the bust and too small at the waist and then don’t button up very well. I had been wanting a well-fitted jean jacket for a long time and last fall, a friend of mine—who was… Read More

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Jan152021Apr 28 2021
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2020 Year in Review

by Lilly, in category year in review

It’s taken me a couple of weeks to figure out what I want to say about 2020. Previous year in review posts pale in comparison to this one and I’ve had some crazy years! The year started normal enough, but no one (except maybe Bill Gates) expected what would soon come. Unlike previous years, I… Read More

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Sep182020Sep 18 2020
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Black Tencel Twill Pietra Shorts

by Lilly, in category sewing

It’s been a summer of new silhouettes for me, first with my Sallie Maxi Dress and then my Charlie Caftan. In keeping on the Closet Core train, next up (and possibly my last make of the summer) was a pair of Pietra Shorts in a perfect black tencel twill bottom weight from Stylemaker Fabrics. I… Read More

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Aug292020Aug 29 2020
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Caftans and Cocktails: A Palm Print Charlie Caftan

by Lilly, in category sewing

Last year, I discovered the value of a good sewing challenge with the “Sew Bibs” challenge. It made me realize that deadlines motivate me to get sewing projects done. It’s also super fun to share your completed garment with a bunch of people sewing the same thing at the same time. Nowadays, anything that can… Read More

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Rake and Make is a Seattle, WA. based blog, so I’m gardening in the Pacific Northwest climate. I live with my husband, a dog, a cat, and a rotating cast of chickens. What started out as a gardening blog has grown to include all the things I like to make, whether it's gardening, cooking, or craft related. Please comment, subscribe, and follow me on social media!

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