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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.

Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 models her hand-sewn backless Bridgetown Dress paired with a cami, jeans, and flats. The dress is made from viscose linen noil she purchased from Blackbird Fabrics. She's accessorized the outfit with a silver leather Eileen Fisher obi belt and a silver necklace with a pendant made from the historic Viaduct in Seattle.

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Closet Wrangling in a Backless Dress

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023September 11, 201913 Comments

With the closet thoroughly wrangled, I turn my attention to making new favorites, like the backless dress I made using Sew House 7’s Bridgetown dress pattern.