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      <image:title>LEARNING TO MAKE A TRADITIONAL KIMONO IN JAPAN</image:title>
      <image:caption>Shibuya street scene with colourful lanterns and shopfronts in Tokyo — After Stilettos Learning to Make a Traditional Kimono in Japan</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/the-japanese-kimono/making-a-traditional-kimono-by-hand-japan</loc>
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      <image:title>MAKING A TRADITIONAL KIMONO BY HAND IN JAPAN</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hand measuring intricate lace fabric with a ruler — After Stilettos Making a Traditional Kimono by Hand in Japan</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/the-japanese-kimono/inside-a-traditional-kimono-class-in-japan</loc>
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      <image:title>INSIDE A TRADITIONAL KIMONO CLASS IN JAPAN</image:title>
      <image:caption>Iron pressing delicate floral fabric during a traditional kimono class in Japan — After Stilettos Inside a Traditional Kimono Class</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/the-japanese-kimono/three-weeks-in-japan-as-a-maker</loc>
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      <image:title>THREE WEEKS IN JAPAN AS A MAKER</image:title>
      <image:caption>Close-up of shibori indigo dyed fabric with circular resist patterns — After Stilettos Three Weeks in Japan as a Maker</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/the-japanese-kimono/learning-through-making-craft-experiences-i-sought-out-in-japan</loc>
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      <image:title>LEARNING THROUGH MAKING: CRAFT EXPERIENCES I SOUGHT OUT IN JAPAN</image:title>
      <image:caption>treet-level view of Tokyo Tower through urban buildings — After Stilettos Learning Through Making Craft Experiences in Japan</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/why-i-went-back-to-fashion-school</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:03:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>WHY I WENT BACK TO FASHION SCHOOL</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rolls of pattern paper leaning against a dress form in a home sewing studio.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/inside-the-fashion-institute-of-florida</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:04:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>INSIDE THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF FLORIDA</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two padded dress forms side by side in the Fashion School of Florida studio.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/what-fashion-school-taught-me-about-construction</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:06:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/garment-construction-pattern-cutting_ffa0a8b8-f2c5-4369-994b-8c2f4819786c.jpg?v=1783731970</image:loc>
      <image:title>WHAT FASHION SCHOOL TAUGHT ME ABOUT CONSTRUCTION</image:title>
      <image:caption>Paper pattern pieces, fabric shears and a curved ruler laid out on the floor.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/learning-pattern-making-changed-how-i-see-clothes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:03:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/pattern-making-drafting-table_01937414-6cbb-4d63-9222-2fe41d9109d7.jpg?v=1783731787</image:loc>
      <image:title>LEARNING PATTERN MAKING CHANGED HOW I SEE CLOTHES</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hand-drafted pattern pieces spread across a work table with thread and a machine.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/from-the-classroom-to-the-runway-nyfw-2024</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T21:48:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/nyfw-classroom-to-runway_f3998281-5025-4aef-bc0d-f44535ade2fa.jpg?v=1783734532</image:loc>
      <image:title>CLASSROOM TO THE RUNWAY: MY EXPERIENCE AT NYFW</image:title>
      <image:caption>A New York Fashion Week venue with rows of green seating before the show.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/my-second-season-at-nyfw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T22:08:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>MY SECOND SEASON AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK</image:title>
      <image:caption>A rail of garments hanging backstage at New York Fashion Week.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/the-french-couture-jacket/learning-the-french-couture-jacket-technique</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:42:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/hands-pressing-couture-fabric-layers-tweed-brocade-after-stilettos.jpg?v=1783392160</image:loc>
      <image:title>LEARNING THE FRENCH COUTURE JACKET TECHNIQUE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hands pressing layered couture fabrics including tweed and floral brocade on a worktable — After Stilettos French Couture Jacket Technique</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/the-french-couture-jacket/inside-a-french-couture-jacket-workshop-in-italy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:39:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/italian-fresco-interior-ornate-painted-walls-after-stilettos-french-couture.jpg?v=1783391947</image:loc>
      <image:title>INSIDE A FRENCH COUTURE JACKET WORKSHOP IN ITALY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ornate Italian fresco interior with elaborate painted walls and decorative architectural details — After Stilettos French Couture Jacket Workshop</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/the-french-couture-jacket/making-a-french-couture-jacket-by-hand</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T22:38:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/hands-working-navy-gold-tweed-edge-couture-after-stilettos.jpg?v=1783391909</image:loc>
      <image:title>MAKING A FRENCH COUTURE JACKET BY HAND</image:title>
      <image:caption>Close-up of hands working the raw edge of navy and gold tweed fabric pinned to a dress form — After Stilettos Making a French Couture Jacket by Hand</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fit-alterations/why-handmade-clothes-dont-always-fit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:38:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/white-collared-blouse-studio-after-stilettos_jpg.jpg?v=1783388284</image:loc>
      <image:title>WHY HANDMADE CLOTHES DON&apos;T ALWAYS FIT</image:title>
      <image:caption>White collared blouse held up in a sewing studio with dress form in background — After Stilettos fit alterations</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fit-alterations/what-a-bodice-block-actually-is</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T18:51:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Bodice-Block-front.jpg?v=1783032695</image:loc>
      <image:title>WHAT A BODICE BLOCK ACTUALLY IS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bodice black in progress showing darts and contour lines</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fit-alterations/alterations-vs-pattern-correction</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:36:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/fabric-pattern-pieces-cutting-table-after-stilettos_jpg.jpg?v=1783388203</image:loc>
      <image:title>ALTERATIONS vs PATTERN CORRECTIONS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fabric pattern pieces laid flat on cutting table with pins and tape measure — After Stilettos pattern correction</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/rebuilding-the-foundations</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T12:32:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/fashion-school-interior-6_28af91d8-2471-4154-a31a-cdd9cbad23b1.png?v=1783009928</image:loc>
      <image:title>REBUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fashion School - Sewing for beginners stitch sample album with mounted technique examples</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/childrens-pattern-making</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T17:37:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/childrens_wear_blocks_6c4eb607-0a10-4f55-8897-627480f90fbb.png?v=1783028239</image:loc>
      <image:title>CHILDREN&apos;S PATTERN MAKING</image:title>
      <image:caption>Learning children&apos;s pattern making taught me structure through smaller scale. From conquering fractions to drafting my first shirt from scratch—where drafting stopped feeling theoretical and started feeling possible.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/garment-construction-1-4</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T16:26:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/enhanced-garment-construction-portfolio_01a8c66c-2565-4dd9-b9cc-9422bb0cdd40.png?v=1783023968</image:loc>
      <image:title>GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 1-4, REPETITION INTO UNDERSTANDING</image:title>
      <image:caption>Collection of finished garments from Garment Construction 1-4 including structured dresses, collared tops, and fitted pieces displayed showing quality construction and craftsmanship</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/garment-construction-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T17:39:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/fashion-school-interior-3_acbe0b87-b77b-4f97-a5af-3bf3e7dbfcc3.svg?v=1783028347</image:loc>
      <image:title>GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 5 - THE ONE THAT MADE ME PAUSE</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/pattern-making-1-4</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T12:44:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Pattern_making_1-4_6ed6fd97-06d2-462b-a897-a105f5e07a70.png?v=1783010699</image:loc>
      <image:title>PATTERN MAKING 1–4</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pattern making blocks and drafting tools showing bodice, skirt, trouser, and sleeve foundation patterns with dart manipulation examples from fashion school</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/pattern-making-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T13:42:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Untitled_design-4_bfb321f5-e74e-4573-8ae0-2d0e0512422b.png?v=1783014154</image:loc>
      <image:title>PATTERN MAKING 5</image:title>
      <image:caption>Professional pattern making workspace with drafted coat pattern pieces, tailor&apos;s notes, and technical specifications for garment production</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/draping</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T13:58:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/fashion-school-interior-4_536bd868-04b5-4daa-985c-88fb58bb0fcd.svg?v=1783015136</image:loc>
      <image:title>DRAPING</image:title>
      <image:caption>draping a corset at fashion school</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/history-textiles-trends</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T17:38:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/fashion-school-interior-8_24ab1a81-8b93-49ab-a62c-12d1e88f4745.svg?v=1783028280</image:loc>
      <image:title>HISTORY, TEXTILES &amp; TRENDS</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fashion-institute-of-florida/from-concept-to-production</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T16:26:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/fashion_school_tech_pack_6f3c0331-1598-4fc7-972b-a562594db83a.svg?v=1783024002</image:loc>
      <image:title>FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION</image:title>
      <image:caption>Complete fashion tech pack for &apos;The Line&apos; collection showing garment flats, technical specifications, fabric swatches, and production details created during Product Development course</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/exhib-fashion-culture/armani-in-milan-the-day-after</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T19:22:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/giorgio-armani-prive-silver-crystal-gowns-trio-milan-2025_545b8847-0a7b-42ea-a54a-e4c7db8be86f.jpg?v=1783034573</image:loc>
      <image:title>ARMANI IN MILAN — THE DAY AFTER</image:title>
      <image:caption>Three silver crystal and beaded one-shoulder gowns on mannequins displayed at the Giorgio Armani Privé 2005–2025 retrospective, Milan 2025</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/exhib-fashion-culture/the-met-black-tailoring</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T19:10:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/superfine-met-red-military-jacket-black-shirt-mannequin_fc5e7d23-9b98-47ba-895d-bfed35c45699.jpg?v=1783033827</image:loc>
      <image:title>THE MET — SUPERFINE BLACK TAILORING</image:title>
      <image:caption>Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibition at The Met Costume Institute, New York — mannequin dressed in a structured red jacket and black tailored ensemble</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/exhib-fashion-culture/marie-antoinette-london</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T19:02:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/marie-antoinette-exhibition-heavy-embroidered-bodice-london_657cb45d-420e-4d99-82cf-3ec9b43d2b9e.jpg?v=1783033377</image:loc>
      <image:title>MARIE ANTOINETTE AT THE V&amp;A</image:title>
      <image:caption>Close-up of an elaborately embroidered 18th century bodice with silk roses, peacock feathers, and pearl trim — Marie Antoinette exhibition, London</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/exhib-fashion-culture/dolce-gabbana-in-miami-opulence</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T19:17:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/dolce-gabbana-museum-madama-butterfly-opera-embellished-looks-miami_4c636f60-a1bd-4722-b5ae-e0cbf1888546.jpg?v=1783034279</image:loc>
      <image:title>DOLCE &amp; GABBANA IN MIAMI: OPULENCE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mannequins in heavily embellished gold and red opera-inspired looks with parasols and floral headdresses, featuring a Madama Butterfly print dress at the Dolce &amp; Gabbana museum, Miami</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/inside-liberty-of-london</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-08T21:56:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/liberty-london-tudor-building-exterior-great-marlborough-street_0e1a00cd-a3f0-4c2c-b4f5-4727625c99e1.jpg?v=1783562204</image:loc>
      <image:title>INSIDE LIBERTY OF LONDON</image:title>
      <image:caption>The iconic black and white Tudor facade of Liberty London on Great Marlborough Street, London</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fit-alterations/why-i-do-alterations</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T21:35:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/nicola-sewing-alterations-bernina-machine.jpg?v=1783388151</image:loc>
      <image:title>WHY I DO ALTERATIONS</image:title>
      <image:caption>sewing at a Bernina machine in her home sewing studio, surrounded by fabric and thread</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/why-i-travel-for-fabric</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/italian-fabric-market-printed-silk-scarves-after-stilettos_4f952591-c0f3-4a3a-99d4-63b4d58766d2.jpg?v=1783562483</image:loc>
      <image:title>WHY I TRAVEL FOR FABRIC</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rolls of fabric from a shop in Italy</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/upcycled-style/from-his-jeans-to-her-corset-a-very-fsu-story</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T15:24:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/denim-corset-finished-front.jpg?v=1783020248</image:loc>
      <image:title>FROM HIS JEANS TO HER CORSET - A VERY FSU STORY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Finished denim corset with FSU bow tie on dress form</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/me-made/miami-mothers-day-tankini</loc>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Tankini-swimming-suit-leather-sandals.jpg?v=1783218540</image:loc>
      <image:title>MIAMI MOTHER&apos;S DAY TANKINI</image:title>
      <image:caption>tankini swimsuit with leather handmade sandals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/me-made/two-skirts-one-formula</loc>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/2-tiered-skirts-same-pattern_e84bb196-78da-4584-b314-16d5a6a1fa1d.jpg?v=1783347444</image:loc>
      <image:title>TWO SKIRTS, ONE FORMULA</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two handmade skirts using the same pattern — one in black abstract print, one in grey tie-dye tiered fabric</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/textile-art/london-hat-making-elena-shvab</loc>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Fascinator-class-hat-display_a2585a4a-b073-48a1-bf5e-b319ffb60372.jpg?v=1784399184</image:loc>
      <image:title>LONDON HAT MAKING — ELENA SHVAB</image:title>
      <image:caption>A three hour fascinator class in London — sinamay, steam, and a veil I didn&apos;t expect to enjoy making.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/textile-art/japan-sashiko-learning-a-traditional-stitch</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-12T22:30:43-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/sashiko-forest-sampler_f938852c-836f-47e3-91d9-2a7421749785.jpg?v=1783909843</image:loc>
      <image:title>JAPAN SASHIKO — LEARNING A TRADITIONAL STITCH</image:title>
      <image:caption>apanese Sashiko hand stitching sampler kit with red thread found in Tokyo</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/upcycled-style/from-curtains-to-gown-shadow-blossom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-05T21:32:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Damask-curtain-fabric-upcycling-to-a-dress.jpg?v=1783301543</image:loc>
      <image:title>FROM CURTAINS TO GOWN - SHADOW BLOSSOM</image:title>
      <image:caption>damask curtain fabric made to a dress</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/upcycled-style/the-curtain-blouse-too-good-to-throw-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-05T23:31:14-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Curtains_to_a_blouse.jpg?v=1783308674</image:loc>
      <image:title>THE CURTAIN BLOUSE - TOO GOOD TO THROW OUT</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fit-alterations/rescuing-a-black-bow-sweater</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T20:55:24-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/black-bow-sweater.jpg?v=1783385724</image:loc>
      <image:title>RESCUING A BLACK BOW SWEATER</image:title>
      <image:caption>Black knit sweater with scattered white fabric bows, laid flat on cream background — After Stilettos alteration repair</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/fabric-shopping-in-arona-italy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-08T21:12:14-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Fabric_purcased_in_Italy_-_Silk_and_wool_da400bc9-df96-45aa-a458-56e289f63d98.png?v=1783559534</image:loc>
      <image:title>FABRIC SHOPPING IN ARONA, ITALY</image:title>
      <image:caption>Black Italian silk-and-wool fabric printed with a row of women in wide-brimmed white hats and off-shoulder gowns, &quot;alta moda made in Italy&quot; along the selvedge</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/fabric-shopping-in-lisbon-portugal</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-08T21:23:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/fabric-samples-in-lisbon-0uro-texteis_29cdb6da-70ef-4c8f-8602-9b72a9bb2adf.png?v=1783560223</image:loc>
      <image:title>FABRIC SHOPPING IN LISBON, PORTUGAL</image:title>
      <image:caption>Interior of Ouro Têxteis fabric shop in Lisbon, bright and open with samples of fabric.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/textile-art/smocking-class-in-italy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-23T21:24:49-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/smocking-sampler_60948b6f-c054-4d85-8674-a758112725af.png?v=1784856289</image:loc>
      <image:title>SMOCKING CLASS IN ITALY</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/me-made/my-me-made-chevron-swim-set</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-09T21:58:16-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/one-shoulder-swimsuit-in-chevron-print_6c274bf1-5f2f-475a-9cee-3356a891ba9a.jpg?v=1783648696</image:loc>
      <image:title>MY ME-MADE CHEVRON SWIM SET</image:title>
      <image:caption>A model on the beach in a handmade one-shoulder chevron-print swimsuit.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/fabric-shopping-at-mood-fabric-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T15:23:32-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/new-york-skyline-from-brooklyn-bridge.jpg?v=1783711412</image:loc>
      <image:title>FABRIC SHOPPING AT MOOD FABRIC - NEW YORK</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/textile-art/sashiko-embroidery-on-a-plane-stitching-asanoha-sampler</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T21:46:17-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/SASHIKO_EMBROIDERY_ON_A_PLANE_STITCHING_ASANOHA_SAMPLER_3bacb81c-fb93-4ceb-8bb1-883441e0de72.jpg?v=1784425577</image:loc>
      <image:title>SASHIKO EMBROIDERY ON A PLANE, STITCHING ASANOHA SAMPLER</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/feather-shopping-in-soho-left-empty-handed</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T14:37:24-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/NEW-FAN-TRIMMINGS-FEATHER-WALL_a55dc851-39e0-404c-b586-413449e66e86.jpg?v=1784399844</image:loc>
      <image:title>FEATHER SHOPPING IN SOHO, LEFT EMPTY HANDED</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rows of brightly coloured feather boas hanging in a Soho trimmings shop</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/textile-art/sashiko-in-front-of-the-world-cup</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T22:02:01-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/sashiko-embroidery-sampler.jpg?v=1784426521</image:loc>
      <image:title>SASHIKO IN FRONT OF WORLD CUP</image:title>
      <image:caption>sashiko embroidery with pink daruma thread</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fit-alterations/two-holes-in-my-husbands-polo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-21T21:03:42-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/Fixing-2-holes-on-tshirt_38f90758-c48b-4806-bce0-3a9a5392cc1c.jpg?v=1784682222</image:loc>
      <image:title>TWO HOLES IN MY  HUSBAND&apos;S POLO</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two small holes at the top of a grey knit polo placket, needle and stretch thread ready</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/macculloch-wallis-poland-street</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-23T20:56:33-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/shopping-at-macculloch-and-wallis-london_b0fc1551-073a-4e00-8b86-45586dea09b5.jpg?v=1784854592</image:loc>
      <image:title>THE SHOP EVERYONE TELLS YOU TO GO TO</image:title>
      <image:caption>Wall of ribbons at Macculloch &amp; Wallis</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/textile-art/the-embroidery-house-behind-the-door</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-23T21:03:34-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/HAND-AND-LOCK-EMBROIDERS-LONDON_2931bebf-000c-4e32-bed6-76ab269c29d1.jpg?v=1784855014</image:loc>
      <image:title>THE EMBROIDERY HOUSE BEHIND THE BELL</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Hand &amp; Lock embroidery kit tin, embossed with their crest and &quot;since 1767</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.afterstilettos.com/blogs/fabric-shopping/fabric-shopping-nippori-textile-town</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-28T23:11:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0127/1482/articles/NIPPORI-FABRIC-TOWN_c01ac75d-30b9-4bd4-9da4-b34cf8b1b79a.jpg?v=1785294711</image:loc>
      <image:title>FABRIC SHOPPING NIPPORI TEXTILE TOWN</image:title>
      <image:caption>Indigo denim fabric with white shibori tie-dye pattern, from a fabric shop in Nippori Textile Town, Tokyo</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
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