This past week I took my annual first-week-of-school-sewing-bonanza-time-off. I managed to work out most mornings and then do some sewing. Gettin’ stuff done! Whoo hoo! The girl wanted rock star clothes (BLING) and she likes black. This turned into a S.W.A.P. (sewing with a plan). I wanted to have a wardrobe that she could mix and match. […]
Anya decided that she finally wanted to learn how to sew. I asked her what she wanted to make and she said bike shorts and a top and then a skort and a top. I told her we would start with the bike shorts and go from there. Bike shorts are pretty easy, with just […]
My children are getting terribly neglected, aren’t they? Well, Anya won’t wear some of the many things that she has in her closet, so I ask you…why should I make more? Kai on the other hand doesn’t much care what he wears, and rarely matches. He’s happy with athletic shorts and t-shirts, so that is […]
In the spring I went up to the big fabric warehouse and brought back many pretty pieces of fabric. This was one of them. Unfortunately, it wasn’t very wide, and I only bought 1 yard of it. Normally, I could make a shirt out of 1 yard of fabric, but not when it isn’t very […]
I am a big fan of skirts. They are comfy to wear and you still look mildly dressed up in them. I have lots and lots of skirts. That doesn’t mean I can’t make more, though does it?? No. No it doesn’t. Over the last month I made several jersey and stretch poly skirts. I […]
I found this tutorial and thought it would make a great teacher gift, so I got one made up. After making it, I realized I wanted something a bit more substantial. I added handles to it, so you could actually carry it. I added a simple tote and voila…teacher gifts! They do look better in […]
I have been wanting one of those comfy knit maxi dresses, but most of the styles in the store don’t do anything for me. I finally figured out a design that would be flattering AND comfy for me. I used two different jersey knit fabrics, a faux leather and lacework appliqué I bought at the […]
Last year, I got a bit punchy after trying on swimsuits at the local retailers, so went to the overpriced department store. I knew they would sock it to me, but I just wanted a swimsuit that would fit! Is that so much to ask? Apparently, the question is cheap, but the suit is not. I […]
Every little girl wants a floaty gossamer princess dress, right? Especially for her BIRTHDAY, right?? I try to make her a special dress every year for her birthday. I only missed the 1st birthday, but managed at least one special dress for the rest so far… This dress came about from Anya choosing a dress […]
My current overnight bag has seen better days. Much better days. As in ripped out zipper, not really all that use-able, better days. I wanted something I could use as a carry-on for plane travel and just going overnight to my parent’s house. This should fit the bill pretty well. I checked the airline to […]
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