❤ I’m spending some time on the sand but I’ll be back in no time with so much to share with you (including details on this dress)! ❤ Filed under: Miscellaneous
Ever since I discovered the two thread rolled hem on my serger, I’ve been thinking of other projects I can use it on. I just sewed up a half dozen lightweight scarves with fabric from my scrap ...
Pattern: Self drafted sleeveless blouse Fabric: Italian Cotton Lawn from Britex Notions: buttons from Once Around, a new-to-me craft store in Mill Valley. Notes: I’ve been in a funk lately. I&#...
Thanks, everyone, for entering the Ohhh Lulu Pattern Giveaway! I had so much fun reading about your favorite Ohhh Lulu pieces. And a giant thanks to Sarah at Ohhh Lulu for sponsoring this giveaway! T...
One of the many reasons why I love reading sewing blogs is at any moment, a project could come across my RSS feed that makes me stop everything and make one myself. That is exactly what happened when...
Not only did Sarah of Ohhh Lulu write a tutorial for A Good Wardrobe but she also offered to hold a giveaway! Images courtesy of Ohhh Lulu Two lucky readers will win their choice of sewing pattern (T...
Last week, the amazing Wanett from Sown Brooklyn, pinned a gorgeous lingerie set from Ohhh Lulu Lingerie & Apparel. Sarah, the designer behind Ohhh Lulu, writes a blog full of tutorials and lusci...
Pattern: Self drafted Fabric: Unknown jersey from the free bin at school Notions: None Time To Complete: After drafting, 20 minutes Notes: As much as I love the look of a maxi dress or skirt, ...
It’s the last day of April which means my Spring Wardrobe Challenge is over! I can hardly believe it. You can click on any of the above pictures to be taken to the original post for the garment...
I’m blogging over at Madalynne today to discuss how to sew a wardrobe you’ll actually wear. Stop by and share your tips! Filed under: Miscellaneous
I finished my Banksia Blouse this week! It fits well and the sewing is darn near perfect. But… It’s not going to get worn. In fact, I’m not even going to take pictures in it. I knew...
First off, thank you! This has been one hell of a week and all of your comments and compliments on my red shorts have really lifted my spirits. Our blogging/sewing community is amazing and I’m ...
Pattern: Iris from Colette Patterns Fabric: Red wool twill from the remnants bin at Stone Mountain Daughter Fabrics Notions: Interfacing, invisible zipper, some scrap rayon for the pockets Time to Co...
Thank you to everyone who entered the Seam Allowance Guide Givewaway! Congratulations to Sarah (comment #18), Ginger (comment #4), and Helen (comment #14). I’ll contact you for your shipping in...
I really enjoyed reading the comments from my post on my skirt sloper and I thought it would be fun to post about the other slopers I’ve made. This is my bodice sloper drafted to the low hip. T...
The lovely Hollie, inventor of the Seam Allowance Guide, has offered to giveaway SAGs to three lucky readers! Curious to find out more about this product? Check out my review from earlier this week. ...
I’ve been busy with some school projects so I haven’t been working on my spring wardrobe projects this week. That isn’t to say I haven’t been thinking about them. Up Next: Ban...
Truth be told, I’m not a gadget person. When I was in culinary school, I had a lovely chef who would always tells us, “if you don’t have it, you don’t need it.” I’...
I thought it might be interesting to talk a little bit about my skirt sloper and it’s features. I drafted this sloper last spring in my pattern drafting class. If you’re interested in mak...
I don’t know about you but March has been one doozy of a month. Nothing bad – just a really busy month. I’ve finally (on the last two days!) given in and accepted that I can’...
With us today is Maddie from Madalynne to talk with us about a pattern making technique called ‘slash and open’. Maddie writes a fantastic blog about fashion, design, and sewing. If you a...
Sadly, I spent most of last week in bed with migraines. I tend to get them with seasonal changes like extreme temperature or humidity shifts. This usually means that I get a migraine two or three tim...
Pattern: Self drafted Fabric: Wool blend gabardine and bemberg rayon from fabric.com Notions: 1 zipper and fusible interfacing Time: An afternoon Notes: I’ve been trying to decide what to call ...
Pattern: Self drafted Fabric: Tencel Jersey Notions: Fusi-knit tricot interfacing and some silk organza selvedge to stabilize the shoulders Time: This went together so quickly that I don’t eve...
Despite being busy at work this weekend, I squeezed out two projects that I can’t wait to show you! Filed under: Miscellaneous
Pattern: Self drafted Fabric: Tencel jersey from fabric.com Notions: fusi-knit tricot interfacing, elastic tape to stabilize the shoulders Sewing Time: 2 hours Notes: I’ve never been a lover o...
I was struck down last weekend by the dreaded stomach flu and then by a case of lethargy that lasted until this weekend. Although I didn’t manage to get in any blogging done, I did spend some t...
This year, I’ve been focusing a lot of my sewing attention on achieving the perfect fit. Not an easy task, let me tell you! I’ve received a lot of great advice from Alexandra and I can...
Don’t laugh, okay? These must be the saddest little croqui in the world but I think they’ll serve their purpose. I had a gift certificate to Fabric.com so half of my fabric was ordered on...
It’s time to make this challenge official. Here’s the lowdown: Palette: I’m determined to step out of my black and whites and into some bold colors. I’m looking for berry reds...
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