Creativity

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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Pattern testing | Sewing | Sewing for the girl | tween sewing

RuLo tunic – pattern test

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This was one of the pattern tests I did last week.  I was sick all week, so not great timing on my part.  I really liked this tunic, though, and the pattern has a ton of options. From George + Ginger: The RuLo Top and Dress is packed with amazing options! Choose from oversized dolman […]

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OOTD | Outfits | Wardrobe Capsule

OOTD – Week of January 15

By on January 21, 2018

This week was more sporadic.  I had Monday off of work, so I spent the day sewing and didn’t take a shower until right before I went to bed.  I was also sick all damn week.  I got a head cold the weekend before and dang if it didn’t hang on with big hairy paws.  […]

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drafting | Pinterest hacks | Sewing | Tutorials

A box to catch my pattern weights

By on January 17, 2018

This is a semi-tutorial. I got some pictures, but usually when I sit down at my machine, all thoughts of pictures go out the window as I am sewing.  This shows the process moreso. The 52 Week Sewing Challenge group has for this week’s challenge Sew Something to Make Sewing Easier.  This was a head […]

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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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OOTD | Outfits | Wardrobe Capsule

OOTD – Week of January 8, 2018

By on January 14, 2018

Well last week was a bit of a bear.  I worked until 7pm each night, and worked most of the day on Sunday.  By the time Monday rolled around again…I was very tired.  Luckily I had a bunch of outfits made up in my closet, so it was a bit brainless just to pick something […]

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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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