Sewing and Such
Almost immediately after Sew Like My Mom released her Fern Cardigan, there was demand for a ladies version. It really is such a lovely cardigan (and I do so love cardigans!), so I was excited to test the Ficus Cardigan. The Ficus Cardigan is available in XXS through 3XL and is intended for knit fabric. …
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I haven't shared much of what I've been making for myself. I wear me-made clothing everyday, but getting pictures seems to be a challenge for me. I often write my blog post as I'm sewing so I can keep track of fitting changes, so I have many drafts sitting without pics unfortunately. This top was …
Here is my third week of makes... Pattern: Casual Lady Dress Designer: Andrea Pannell for Go To Patterns Blogged: No, but I will, there were some fitting changes that are interesting (like sway back), and I'll share when I make another one. Pattern: Miss Ruby Tuesday Designer: 1 Puddle Lane Blogged: Yes! Pattern: McCalls 6359 …
Way back when I was nursing my little one, I would pore over blogs and want to make everything I saw. I really just couldn't find the time to sew much though, and besides, I didn't want to make something I wouldn't fit for long. I would just read and read and read, and pin …
After sewing up my last Beauty cowl top, I had to make another one! So comfy! I used a french terry knit I found at Fabric Outlet in San Francisco. It was so incredibly cheap. I didn't have enough for the whole top, so I made the cowl and sleeves with a cute print from …
Continue reading "Another Beauty Boatneck and a Mabel Mini Skirt"
I do enjoy a good cowl. It breaks up the monotony of a t-shirt and makes a comfy top look professional enough to wear to work. It's also a quick project I can make when I'm feeling like I have nothing to wear to work that day! It all comes down to this lately for …
I love cardigans and sweaters. It's like librarian uniform. It's in my DNA. Do you remember that show Felicity and all those sweaters? Yeah, me too. I'm sure it comes as no surprise that when the Julia Cardigan by Mouse House Creations made its rounds in the blogging world I was drooling all over my phone …
I am so behind in posting and keeping track of my makes. I have some really fun ones too! How to make more time in my day????? Anyway... After sewing a wearable muslin for Butterick 6856, I decided to make another one to add to my capsule wardrobe. I was gifted some black linen type …
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