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Went with a cotton-linen blend instead of pure linen for a summer dress pattern

I was designing a mid-weight summer dress last spring and couldn't decide between a 55/45 cotton-linen blend or straight 100% linen for the fabric. I picked the blend because I was worried about the pure linen wrinkling too much during a full day at the farmer's market. Has anyone else tried mixing fibers like this and regretted it or found it worked better than expected?

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bettys51•18d ago

Vent: Why does everyone push oversized blazers like they're the only option?

Last month at a fabric swap in Portland, a woman in her 60s told me she refuses to wear any jacket that isn't tailored to her exact frame because anything baggy makes her feel like she's wearing a costume. She pulled out a vintage wool blazer she'd altered herself over 20 years ago, and it fit her like a glove. Has anyone else had someone challenge the trend directly to your face and make you rethink your whole approach?

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