Sewing and Such
One of my favorite ladies' patterns is the Ruby Dress & Top from Made By Rae. I've made it several times (with sleeves, refashioned with knit and the too small version, refashioned men's shirt), but the moment I saw Made By Rae's divided yoke version, I had to make one! I absolutely love it, and it's …
Refashioning clothing is seriously lots of fun, and what's easier than refashioning a men's button down shirt? I have amassed a sizable collection of men's shirts, and they're taking up lots of space in my fabric closet. Aside from having a fabric closet which is AWESOME, I have fabric spilling out of it because it's …
I'm back to the Geranium Dress. It's just such a great pattern, and it fits my girl so well. I really love the simplicity and the sweet shape of the bodice and skirt. My goodness, don't look at those boots!!! She loves puddles...oh, and that's not a rat, that's my dog...he loves puddles too apparently. …
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Yup, it's not you, I'm blurry. I can't believe it's taken me this long to get to the Washi dress! I've long admired the ones I've seen, but I just couldn't seem to get to it... Until I saw Made By Rae's rayon challis version!!! I've been sitting on some rayon challis for awhile and …
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 …
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Over the past few months I've attempted to make some tops for my baby. Things got in the way though (like moving, sheesh!), and I've finally gotten back to finishing these tops. Soooo, I'm sharing all of them here today because it's Fall, and unfortunately these tops are all summer tops, so we're running out …
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