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Sherry Dryja, Petite Over 40, poses in a navy blue caftan made of viscose linen noil. She made the caftan using the Charlie Caftan pattern by Closet Case Patterns. The book she is carrying is "Monsters You Should Know" by Emma Sancartier. She is wearing suede maroon-colored, high-top Vans sneakers.

Caftan Dreams and Monsters

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023September 18, 201916 Comments

I had a dream for a caftan I created. A caftan called “Charlie.” And, although it is not a complete nightmare, it does not live up to my dreams.

This image is a trio of images showcasing the paper bag waisted pants created by Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40.

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Paper Bag Waist Breaks the Rules with a Zen-like Glee

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023July 16, 201921 Comments

There is something about a paper bag waist that intrigues me. Maybe it’s because it’s a rule-breaker. To create a paper bag waist, I scrunch a bunch of fabric around the smallest part of my waist and cinch it there with a belt. It creates bulk in a place I usually try to make look smaller. And yet, here I am, wearing pants with a paper bag waist.

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Striped Overalls and Butterflies

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023July 4, 201919 Comments

Slipping into my striped overalls fresh off the sewing machine, I steal a button-down butterfly shirt from Hubby’s closet and throw on a pair of old boots. I’m Feelin’ Good.

Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 poses in her #memade jumpsuit inspired by Mel Kobayashi of Bag and a Beret. The jumpsuit is a mix of patterns. On top, a sleeveless "vest" with a face graphic. On bottom, red plaid twill. She's wearing a long-sleeve cream-colored blouse from J.Crew beneath the vest. She has a black Eileen Fisher obi belt like a cummerbund around her waist and a black velvet chocker necklace at her neck. She's wearing a black bowler hat by Goorin Bros. and has a black cane. Her shoes are black vintage pointed-toe oxfords but she's removed the laces.

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MeMade MelSuit on Broadway

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on June 9, 2019June 5, 201912 Comments

Step on up and read all about the latest show to hit the stage–MeMade MelSuit on Broadway! It’s about a hand-crafted jumpsuit turned hoity toity turned high school thug. Don’t miss it!

Petite Over 40, Sherry Dryja, in a homemade corduroy bib dress with a thrifted striped sweater, pink beret by Seattle designer, La Macon by Shari Noble, blue tights and knee-high Converse sneakers thrifted in Vancouver.

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Gettin’ Jiggy in a Raspberry Beret

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on April 8, 2019April 7, 201917 Comments

Inspired by Prince and Will Smith, Petite Over 40 finally finds her way to loving a navy corduroy bib dress she made with her own two hands.