A few months ago, the ladies at By Hand London had a pattern sale and I picked up Kim, Elisalex, and Flora dress patterns. I was dying to try Flora and an upcoming wedding provided the perfect opportunity. I learned Continue reading
Well, what do we have here? Since I’ve been gone, dust bunnies have taken over and grown to the size of small toddlers. I need a broom, a vacuum cleaner, maybe a turbine engine to fight them back. While I’m battling Continue reading
Next up on my completed sewing list is Colette Patterns’ Myrtle Dress. The pattern is beginner level and can be sewn in a woven or knit. I used a voile viscose challis that I had in my stash for a while. Pattern Continue reading
I’ve been slacking on my sewing posts, lately. It’s been a few months and I’ve been meaning to blog about the Mabel skirt pattern by Colette Patterns, a self-drafted maxi skirt and a client project. First, up is the Mabel skirt. I Continue reading
I’m late to the Vogue 1250 bandwagon. This was a HUGE pattern back in 2011 and a quick Google search shows that everyone was working on it. It sat in my stash for a few years while I figured out Continue reading
I love pencil skirts and try to keep a few in my closet at all times. They’re very feminine and fit in with my love of retro clothing. A few weeks ago I found a black ponte knit at the Continue reading
I’ve been doing some sewing projects here and there over the last 6 months. I’m slowly but surely learning my machine, the rules and how to break the rules when necessary. I bought this XL green shirt to wear as Continue reading
For Valentine’s Day last month I decided to make a shirt for Li’l T. I know he doesn’t care or know anything about holidays but I love making things for him. Little boy patterns are hard to find but I Continue reading
For “What I’m Making Monday” I wanted to show off a scarf that I crocheted for the mister. The pattern was found on Ravelry and I used a skein of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarn in Charcoal Print. It’s a Continue reading
