Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

Flamingos

By on August 22, 2013

When I was digging away in the one-off fabric pile at the fabric mill I buy my fabric from…I found this fabric.  Totally girly and totally dressy fabric.    I wasn’t sure I could make her a dress, since…you know…it’s a dress. Dresses are generally off the table at this point, but I still bought […]

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Stripes

By on August 14, 2013

This is a shirt I used fabric from one of the ladies at my sewing retreat.  There was a give and take table, and this one-yard piece was on it.  I thought it would be perfect for a dressy summer tank top! Tank top – Made by Me Jacket – CAbi Capris – LOFT Earrings […]

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Costumes | Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

The Gypsy

By on August 12, 2013

Last year when we were at the Renaissance Festival, she loved watching the ladies dressed up as gypsies.  She loved their outfits, and those cool hip scarves with all the coins. I decided not to make one of those cool hip scarves, since sewing with chiffon is a pain in the arse.  Also??  I could buy […]

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Green

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Well, it is definitely green around here due to all the rain, and also due to my new green skirt I made! Oh, the weather here!  It hasn’t been very summer like, except when we get storms.  We had quite the storm during National Night Out last week.  Hailstones as big as golf balls!  We […]

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Outfits

Blueberry

By on July 26, 2013

This outfit is one that I wasn’t sure about, but ended up rather liking.  I thought it would be too much blue, but I think it works together.  I made this top last year in the spring, and have only worn it a few times.  I have a hard time matching it up with a […]

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Annnnnnnnnnnd more black

By on July 19, 2013

Here we are in a beautiful stretch of summer weather and I am still on my black and white kick.  The day previously, I wore a black and white dress. The dress was the second choice of the day, though.  I got in the car with my kids just in time for a thunderstorm to […]

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Jewelry | Outfits | Stuff I made

Layering

By on July 17, 2013

I recently found a jewelry website that has statement necklaces, earrings, etc.  They like to layer their necklaces, which I just LOVE.  I go there and try not to buy the entire store, since there are so many pieces that I just need.  So far…I have kept myself in check.  That is pretty tough, though. […]

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Black on black

By on July 10, 2013

I have definitely been on a black kick lately.  I still think I need more black, though.  Right now I have a black and ecru tank that I need to finish up in the sewing room.  Maybe I need another black skirt to go with it? There is no such thing as too many black […]

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Hair | Outfits | Stuff I made

Flowery

By on July 8, 2013

It is finally showing us some summer-like weather.  We still need sweaters for the office, though.  Oh how I hate cold summertime offices! This was a typical Monday morning.  Something easy to wear that I have worn before.  Getting the kids ready seems to take most of the time in the morning.  They were at […]

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A little bit too comfy

By on July 3, 2013

Here is a dress I made during the sewing retreat and promptly put it on the next morning before climbing in the car for the drive home.  It is so very comfy, and this is me sans shower.  I was going to go home and get a workout in at least once that week…since it […]

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