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#MakeNine Challenge – Ponte and Pleather skirt

By on January 31, 2018

I got another of my #makenine challenges completed, and it was this skirt that I have been coveting for several years on Pinterest. I wanted to wear it to work, so that length wasn’t quite going to work for me.  I made it longer, but I think I may take the waist off and shave […]

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Creativity | drafting | Sewing | Sewing for me

The layering t-shirt

By on January 30, 2018

A few years ago I purchased a t-shirt at the store Maurice’s.  It was one of those, “I need something new to wear this weekend” purchases, and so I didn’t expect to wear it much.  Turns out I wore it A LOT. Sequins always make a shirt better I decided I needed to make a […]

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Creativity | Loom knitting | Outfits

Forest hues

By on January 25, 2018

This week I decided to pick up my loom again, and finished this with a few sessions of binge watching Netflix after dinner. I used the pink Knifty Knitter loom that is 9.5″ long on the base.   It’s the smallest one.  I usually use the green one for my wider cowls that I join […]

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RuLo pattern hack – dolman top with narrow arms

By on January 23, 2018

Of course, I had to make a hack of this pattern right away.  Not that there aren’t a ton of options, but I wanted to copy a sweater that I already owned.  It is pretty close to this pattern, only with narrow arms.  I also wanted a bit more booty coverage. Base pattern: RuLo top […]

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Creativity | Focus

Focus – Week 3

By on January 22, 2018

My accomplishments this week I really didn’t get much done this week…I was sick all week, so I was just getting things done that I needed to get off my plate.  I did sew a bit…I wanted to stay away from everyone and not get them sick, too. Focus Photo – Just because I loved […]

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Creativity | drafting | Pinterest hacks | Sewing | Sewing for me

Military inspired hoodie

By on January 16, 2018

I have been meaning to tackle another of these hoodie jackets since I made the first one.  Knowing how long it was going to take definitely made my hold off on it, though.  I ended up putting it in my #makenine challenge so I was sure to get it done! I also saw this jacket […]

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Creativity | Focus

Focus – Week 2

By on January 15, 2018

I’m on a roll!  I work on my Focus post in the beginning of the week, and it helps me to plan on what I want to get done during the week.  I edit as I go for what I accomplish (or don’t as it may be!), and it is actually  helping me stay on […]

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Creativity | Pattern hacking | Sewing | Sewing for me | Tutorials

Flouncey Tunic Tutorial

By on January 9, 2018

I wanted to make a nice neutral tunic top, so of course, I went over the top with the details.  As I was cutting it out I was wondering if I should have made a different neckline, but I really like how cozy this is with the funnel cowl on it. Details: Pattern used for […]

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Craziness | Creativity | Focus | Life musings

Focus – Week 1

By on January 8, 2018

I am going to add yet another weekly post (OOTD being at the beginning, so not sure how weekly it will end up being).  Several years back when I was largely into photography there used to be weekly and annual prompts people would follow to give themselves a creative impetus to go out and take […]

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OOTD – Week of January 1, 2018

By on January 7, 2018

Here we are at the beginning of another year!  They seem to be going by faster the older I get.  Time sure has sped up the last few years.  It is hard to believe that I have a teenager and almost a teenager, and that hubs and I will be celebrating 20 years wed this […]

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