Look at me go – I made a shirt and even took pictures of it! Hurray! The shirt was made from Simplicity 2154 which is one of Simplicity’s retro print patterns. This was such a great patte...
I was inspired by this pin, I liked the pin but it didn’t actually have any instructions so I made some up! All you need is - One hoop of some size, I of course picked the biggest oval shaped q...
I’ve been busy as usual but I have squeezed a teeny bit of sewing time in and this is what i’ve been working on. My first Colette pattern the Sencha blouse! I just need to purchase differ...
Well my scallops aren’t wrapped in anything but I’m wrapped in them! After my previous post about my ill fitting bodice I had to practice my least favorite stitch – the frog. “...
If you are like me then you are hopelessly addicted to the endless inspiration that is Pinterest. Recipes, craft ideas, home inspiration, outfits galore, and tons of tips and tricks. The list goes on...
My apologies for my absence so soon after I promised to return. I had some technical difficulties including needing a new harddrive then some other more complicated stuff that went right over my head...
So 2011 didn’t turn out quite as I would have expected but all things happen for a reason. A lot of big things happened, like… Finished nursing school Got my own place ( a cute condo in T...
Happy Christmas Eve everyone! I hope you are all snuggled in cozy scarves and sweaters, eating tasty cookies, and laughing with your friends and families. I am headed off to church and to spend the d...
So remember when I said there would be a relaunch? Well here she is! And to kick things off I finally finished the dress I’ve posted about multiple times. A pretty navy striped dress for my lov...
OH yes…. It’s all coming back to me now! More details and sewing projects to come very soon!!
Okay well maybe not here in the desert but if a very mild flood comes me and my ankles are going to be ready in these pants. Ignore how lumpy they look on the side. I thinks its cus my leg is slightl...
So yes I am a terrible blogger. I swear its either I have a social life or I sew. I can’t seem to find myself a happy medium. Anywho here are a couple projects I have to finish up here asap! Th...
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I actually made something! Yay! And for the time being my computer is up and functioning as well! I got the pattern from a good friend of mine who picked up a boat of patterns for me at an estate sal...
Oopsy…. I haven’t been able to post in a while. I was house sitting and had no internet access and now I’m visiting my sis in Northern California and my computer goes pretty much ka...
I would love to start a how to corner where I or a guest could teach us some sewing techniques! I get numerous e-mails and comments asking how to do things from putting in a zipper, cutting patterns...
So here is the pattern that won the first Pick Your Pattern duel. I finished it up last week but finally got around to wearing it and snapping a couple photos. So now its time to get to work on the n...
This week started out so nicely. My cousin, his wife, and their one year old stopped in town last minute and they came for a tasty brunch on Memorial day. My mama made quiche and I made these delicio...
So you guys weren’t too much help! Jk the vote to pick my next project was almost exactly split down the middle. At last count it was 72 to 71 votes in favor of the red dress! I have already sa...
This week I worked like a dog. I can’t say that I enjoy being a real adult yet. When does this happen?? I drank too much coffee and got too little sleep! I suppose that’s life? or is it? ...
So I’ve been working on my 23 before 24 list. One of those items is to finish all my UFO’s and alterations. The problem I have it that I have too many unfinished project and not a clue wh...
So with only a couple days to spare I figured I would jump in on the Me-Made-June fun. ‘I, Angie, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-June ’11. I endeavour to wear one item of handmade or...
On Sunday I took this dress and made it into a skirt. Its yet another dress I picked up for a buck at Goodwill. I had quite a bit of fabric to work with so I even added some pockets. It was so simple...
Realistically if you sew long enough or even if you don’t sew that often you will make something that turns out to be less than desirable or just something that simply doesn’t fit into y...
Have you ever seen the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”? Its one of my top favorite movies. In the movie Kirsten Dunst’s character is a total quote fiend. She is always...
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