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How I organize my patterns
How I organize my patterns
When Pattern Storage Gets Out of Control My pattern storage is a mess.I have two completely full file cabinets, two closets, a whole corner of my basement, and even more... Read more...
Your First Statement Coat: A Beginner-Friendly Approach
Your First Statement Coat: A Beginner-Friendly Approach
My Top 3 Coat Sewing Patterns (And Why You Can Make a Luxury Statement Coat With Zero Experience) If you’ve ever looked at a beautiful coat and thought, “I love... Read more...
The Continued Rise of PDF Sewing Patterns: Why I Removed My Work from Simplicity—and Where We Go From Here
The Continued Rise of PDF Sewing Patterns: Why I Removed My Work from Simplicity—and Where We Go From Here
PDF sewing patterns are no longer a trend. It’s a shift. One that’s been quietly taking hold for years, elevated by technology, community, and the changing needs of modern makers.... Read more...
When Home Sewing Starts to Look Like Fast Fashion
When Home Sewing Starts to Look Like Fast Fashion
Home sewing was never meant to be fast fashion. At its core, at-home fashion and design is about love, care, intention, and time. It’s about choosing your fabric thoughtfully, understanding... Read more...
The dress pt 4
The dress pt 4
So the party was a blast and the dress was giving what it was supposed to give — drama, glamour, and just enough mystery to fit the masquerade theme. But let... Read more...
Draping the Dress: A Love Story… and a Mild Crisis Pt3
Draping the Dress: A Love Story… and a Mild Crisis Pt3
For the dress, I knew right away I wasn’t touching a pattern. Not a chance. This was going to be a drape-it-and-see-what-happens kind of situation. My first attempt? Let’s just... Read more...
Black Tie Masquerade Dress: The Corset Chronicles Begin Pt2
Black Tie Masquerade Dress: The Corset Chronicles Begin Pt2
If you’ve been following along on my chaotic little journey to create a black-tie, masquerade-appropriate gown in… checks calendar… basically no time at all, you’ll be happy to know we’ve... Read more...
Designing My Black-Tie Masquerade Dress With One Week and No Plan Pt 1
Designing My Black-Tie Masquerade Dress With One Week and No Plan Pt 1
Every December, like clockwork, I make the same promise to myself: “Next year I’m starting my holiday dress early.”And every December, also like clockwork, I lie. So here we are... Read more...
Welcome to the new Beaute' J'adore
Beaute’ J’adore has evolved so much since it began in 2012, but the heart of this space remains the same—my love for patterns, DIY, fashion, skincare, and family. As the world of making continues to grow with incredible indie designers and endless inspiration, I want this refreshed version of Beaute’ J’adore to be a collaborative, creative home for all of us. A place where luxury sewing, thoughtful design, and real-life creativity come together. Welcome to the new chapter—let’s make something extraordinary. Read more...