Put your sunglasses on! I have another bright skirt to show you. This fabric was also picked up in Oregon, at Jo-Anns. It is a medium weight (LOVE the weight and brightness) rayon. ...
Bougainvillea blooms must have been what was on my mind when I decided to purchase this brightly colored second piece of Bali rayon during my recent trip to Oregon. It has the exact shades of p...
Aloha! Ive seen a couple of versions of this Burda 7399 vest here and here and decided it was time to pull out the pattern and make one for myself. I used a magenta colored linen-cotton bl...
Hello Again!Ive whipped up one of my favorite outfits today. Every year I try to buy some more Bali rayon for these bias cut skirts. I like to pair them with all kinds of knit tops. ...
Vogue 8241 has been on my "To Make" list for a while. It is a semi-fitted, pullover, lined dress with waistline casing in the seam and blousing in the bodice. The back neckline op...
Today I made it back into to the sewing room to test a new pattern, New Look 6098. New Look 6098 includes a pattern for a knit top or dress with a low, narrow, V neckline, dolman sleeves, and a...
My visit to the state of Oregon was everything I hoped it would be, a delightful time with family and friends, shopping at some of the best fabric shops in Portland, over a 1000 miles of driving alon...
Aloha! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! What do you say we get right down to business? I have a couple of winners to announce. WOO HOOO! For everybody who left a co...
Its been another busy week here. How about you? I am glad the weekend has arrived. Today I finished a gift for my best friend. She will soon be taking a trip to the cold mid-w...
After teasing my best friend that she had better wear green when we met for an early morning Chai Tea Latte on St. Pattys Day, to be followed by a long walk on the beach for some exercise, I realized...
As many of you know, Ann at Gorgeous Fabrics celebrated five years in business with an awesome anniversary sale recently. I have really enjoyed seeing the blog posts out there showing what you ...
Aloha! Have you ever finished a project and just felt so good about how it turned out? Well this is one I am feeling that way about. I LOVE the bright colors, but I also love the fi...
I have completed another basic knit, but this time it is a pair of black, ponte-knit, cropped pants. I used Burda 7371, View A, as a starting point. This knit came from Marcy Tiltons webs...
Surprise! I have another t-shirt to share. Last year I focused my sewing on trying out a lot of different patterns. This year my goal is to expand and replace my wardrobe with cloth...
I finally found some time to sew today. Yes! I traced off Jalie 2804 in a size "S" and added 4 inches to the circumference of the hemline, tapering out from the seam line at the narrowe...
Aloha Online Ohana! Just when I think Im getting a handle on the busyness, the boat starts a rockin and well you know the story, sewing gets pushed to the back burners. So today I thought ...
Aloha Everyone! Thank you for your thoughts on the last t-shirt. What a satisfying project that was. Remember how I said that I had a pair of pants cut out. Well, they are fin...
New Look 6816 contains a very simple pattern for a knit top, just perfect for a fabric with a distinctive texture. I found this knit at Marcy Tiltons website. It is pure white with a few ...
Remember when I said I needed some comfy warm clothes for the cold windy evenings in upcountry Maui? Well I finally have my first set. This one is made out of organic-cotton terry-cloth i...
Two posts in one day? Whoa, I dont think that has ever happened here, but I am feeling really productive tonight, I guess. Here is a muslin of Butterick 5888, View F. The pattern st...
Could that be a set coming in?One hour later....Hmmmm.....No waves from the ocean, No waves from the sea.Youre not out of luck,Get your Waves from me!"Waves" in Dark Chocolate. In the s...
Hello again! I just finished my Burda skirt, and I am really happy with it. This skirt is from the March 2009 issue of Burda magazine, and it is design #105, in a size 36, with one inch a...
The new year is upon us and I am excited about what lies ahead. Ive enjoyed reading many "Year in Review" posts from fellow bloggers and its good to see that so many plan to continue on...
Well hello again! Hope everyone survived, and maybe even thrived over the past week! Just one day left and we start a New Year. Hooray! Im sure there will be plenty of sewing ...
Can you believe we are down to three days now? Seriously, where has December gone? I think I can wipe the sweat from my brow and say, "Woo Hoo!" Ive finally finished all the...
Four days and counting....and I have one more family gift to make today. Almost there! Today Id like to share Butterick 4347. I made this for my sister who is six feet tall. T...
Aloha Everyone! Thank you for taking the time to comment on my latest two gift posts. I am really enjoying sewing gifts this year. Im also using a lot of fabric from my stash, which...
Seems I like to sew giftsin groupings of two.Cant explain why,its something I do.Camo and cards,not such an odd pair.Ill illustrate why,just pull up a chair.Hide and Seeks a new game,with his black, ...
I cant believe it has been so long since my last post. Where is December going? and why is it going in such a hurry? I do have a couple of Christmas presents to show you. I think I ...
On the first day of December I have finished my wide-legged silk pants. As you may remember, I decided to use Simplicity 4273, view E. It wasnt a bad choice, but I did have fit issues to ...
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