Category - Sewing

What is cake without frosting? Sharing my little gold dress I made for the #sewfrosting sewing challenge.

Sewing Frosting in Gold

2 months ago

As the month turn colder it's time to share my winter sewing plans in another episode of "On the Sewing Table".

On the Sewing Table – Winter 2018/2019 Sewing Plans

2 months ago

As an early birthday present my husband took me to Joplin, Missouri to do some antiquing and what would become my last epic fabric haul of 2018.

Last Epic Fabric Haul of 2018

2 months ago

The big reveal of my #CozyCardiChallenge project and it's no suprise I made the #PumpkinCardi from Coco Wawa Crafts. See how I hacked this pattern to make a extra ruffly cropped version.

Cozy Cardi Challenge Pumpkin Cardi Reveal

3 months ago

A quick pattern review for the Coco Wawa Crafts Pumpkin Dress, that I made in, what else, a pumpkin colored jersey.

An Autumn Jumper Dress the Coco Wawa Crafts Pumpkin

3 months ago

A step-by-step tutorial for drafting a Peter Pan collar for any neckline.

How to Draft a Peter Pan Collar

3 months ago

Another Sew 'n' Tell where I share my sewing makes, this time my 2018 summer sewing makes.

Sew N’ Tell – My Summer Sewing Makes

3 months ago

Sharing my 3 Variations of the Megan Dress from Tilly & The Buttons, Love at First Stitch book and another 2018 Make Nine project marked off the list.

Megan Dress in 3 Styles

3 months ago

One Orla dress in my wardrobe wasn't enough so I whipped up another one this time in a vintage floral fabric.

A Vintage Floral Orla Dress

3 months ago

Sharing what's on the sewing table, my autumn 2018 sewing plans, which include a birthday dress, cozy cardi and vintage coat.

On the Sewing Table – Autumn 2018 Sewing Plans

3 months ago

Sharing my Sound of Music inspired Summer Playsuit featuring my all new CocoWawa Crafts Cherry Shorts.

Sound of Music Insipired Summer Playsuit

3 months ago

Sharing a mash-up of two of my favorite top patterns and a little creative color blocking as well.

A Quick Mashup & Creative Color Blocking

4 months ago

I'm a strong believer that pretty much all dresses and skirts need pockets. That's why I'm sharing my method for adding side seam pockets to any skirt.

How To Add Pockets To Any Skirt

4 months ago

Sharing my summer collection of Sew Over It Silk Camis

A Summer Set of Silk Camis

4 months ago

Sharing my sew-along Mini-Series of the Orla Dress by French Navy Patterns, as part of the #sewtemeber2018 challenge.

Orla Sew-along

4 months ago

Sharing a super cute and nerdy outfit put together with a novelty tee and Simplicity 8019 a 1970's buttondown skirt made in a navy dotted swiss.

Nerds need love and a Buttondown Skirt

4 months ago

In celebration of National Sewing Month or #Sewtember I'm sharing my top 3 beginner sewing books that are a great resource in anyone's sewing library.

Beginner Sewing Books

4 months ago

We are celebrating National Sewing month (September) with the #SEWtember2018 sew-along challenge.

National Sewing Month & #Sewtember2018

5 months ago

Sharing my thoughts on my summer culottes, I made using Simplicity 8605, featuring wide legs and a paper bag waist.

Paper Bag Waisted Culottes

5 months ago

My accidental Snow White cosplay made using Tilly & the Buttons Mimi blouse and Delphine skirt.

Snow White Cosplay – Another Mimi Blouse & Delphine Skirt

5 months ago

Time for a Sew 'n' Tell and I'll be sharing my spring 2018 makes. These include some long overdue completed UFO projects, a few spring dresses, lovely blouses and another make nine checked off my list.

Sew ‘n’ Tell – What I Sewed in Spring

5 months ago

Better late than never, here's a peek at what is (and was) on my sewing table for Summer 2018, including mini-vacation sewing plans with culottes, skirts, and dresses.

On the Sewing Table – Summer 2018 Sewing Plans

6 months ago

Another #makenine checked off, sharing my lovely Mimi blouse from the book Love at First Stitch made in a beautiful vintage pink cotton floral print.

Mimi Blouse In a Vintage Pink Floral

6 months ago

Pattern review for the Honeycomb dress and shirt pattern from CocoWawa Crafts. This delightful pattern features princess seams, mandarin collar and gathered skirt or peplum with bow ties.

CocoWawa Crafts Honeycomb Makes – 2 Dresses & a Shirt

6 months ago

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