plaid wool coat
A couple years ago my husband’s aunt sent me a box of fabric, which included several cuts of Pendleton wool in various weights. No idea where it all came from originally, but there were receipts mixed...
View ArticleSalme Buttonless Shirtdress
Oh hey there! I’ve been pretty low on blogging motivation as of late, but maybe Spring will put me back in the mood for taking pictures and whatnot. Life took a (somewhat) unexpectedly crappy turn this...
View ArticleWoven Tank Love | McCalls 7411
Before I get into the pattern, on my last post I made vague references to having a really sucky year… I don’t like to bother about personal issues here (sewing is my refuge from life and stress!), but...
View ArticleSkater Dress | McCalls 7079
I recently picked up McCalls 7079 to make my oldest daughter (12 yrs) a casual dress. I love that this pattern has several different style options, from plain to a little more girly. This will be a...
View ArticleRumi Tank Dress
Okay, it’s rare that I jump on a new pattern the minute it’s released, let alone print it, trace it, cut it out, sew it, and wear it all within 24 hours. Oh, and then blog it. RARE. But the stars...
View ArticleChi Town Chinos
When the Chi Town Chinos popped up a recently, I was interested in giving them a try. I’ve been a dedicated lover of the Sewaholic Thurlow, but this pattern has a feature that sold me—a faced...
View ArticleStyle Arc | Abby Cardi
We had a serious end of summer heat wave that made me think summer would last forever, but we’ve begun having decidedly chilly mornings (like low 50’s F) so I guess we’re moving on to fall. I stitched...
View ArticleDenim Shirtdress | New Look 6487
I don’t browse the New Look selection very often, partially because I don’t like the website (though it is improved from the original re-design) and partially because they never go on sale like the...
View ArticleTrue Bias | Lodo Dress with sleeves
You know how it’s annoying when a blogger disappears and never gives a proper sign off or at least a Hey I’m a bit busy for this space I probably won’t be posting anymore… ? *Cough, cough* Anyway… Just...
View ArticleMN Mini Cottesloe
Hey guys! Long time, no blog, huh? I’m popping back on here to show off the newly released Megan Nielsen Mini Cottesloe swim pattern. I’ve tested her Mini line in the past and just couldn’t say no when...
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