Sewing and Such
I finally made a Glass Onion Top by Shwin & Shwin. I have so many girls' patterns that sometimes I just don't know where to start! Hoard much?! Honestly, I didn't like this pattern the first time I saw it. If I remember correctly, I think it was that the back just looked sloppy or …
I'm so excited about this year's Outfit Along!! I missed OAL last year, mainly because I hadn't discovered Lladybird's blog until it ended, but what an awesome idea, to both sew a dress and knit a sweater to go along with it! I love it, so maybe I can do this in two months? Who …
I finished my first vintage pattern for #vintagepledge! I actually finished it awhile ago, and many other projects, but I'm finally getting around to sharing it! I used a ponte de roma from Girl Charlee called Emerald Green Red Ethnic Diamond Rows. It was easy to work with, and really not typically something I would've …
I have dressed my Penny in her blue Penny Playsuit every chance I've gotten. It is just way too adorable, and I love seeing her romp around in it, not to mention it has received more compliments than any other item I've ever sewn. Everyone just loves seeing her romping around in it too! So …
Continue reading "Another Penny Playsuit and Viewfinder Top"
I have begun setting realistic monthly sewing goals to allow me to organize my thoughts and successfully sew more! This month I have set a goal of 4 garments: 2 for myself and 2 for my girls. I was able to finish one of them for myself during Selfish Sewing Week! Woohoo! A little history …
Continue reading "Ruby Top with 3/4 Length Sleeves – Selfish Sewing Week 2015"
Since I have made a pledge to sew at least 5 garments for myself using vintage patterns this year, I thought it was time to figure out which ones I want to use. I decided to select patterns that would also help me fulfill my wardrobe architect goal of making a capsule wardrobe. I've identified …
Continue reading "Vintage Patterns for Vintage Pattern Pledge"
After seeing the Penny Playsuit, another free pattern from Shwin&Shwin, I knew I'd have to make one for my little Penny! Really, I don't make her enough things. Especially since she seems to enjoy them so much! It's a combination of woven and knit fabrics which I love, and it looks comfy. My only hesitation …
It's been ages since I've done any real sewing for myself. Garment sewing that is, because I have sewn myself some bags. I used to sew a lot in high school, things like wool plaid pants, baby cord mini skirts, summery batik dresses, just a variety of clothing in fun fabrics. Then I broke my sewing …
One of my favorite people is going to be a grandma next month, so I wanted to make something special for her grandbaby. I had all these grandiose ideas of sewing a round tummy time quilt for the park (I still want to make one of those one day), but realistically I just got started …
I can't wait for warmer weather! Seriously folks, I live in CA, it really never gets that cold, but my daughter hates sweaters, so if she's wearing a cute little dress, she's generally shoved some type of long sleeve top underneath that really doesn't match and is incredibly bulky. Oh well, at least she's wearing …
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