On these grey winter days, I find myself needing an injection of color into my wardrobe.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Speckled Wool Seamwork Baz
I started this project so long ago I can barely remember the details! But here we go...
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Christmas Cork Crafts
Despite my blog's name, I really haven't done many non-sewing crafts in recent years... but this year is different!
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Plum Harper Tunic
Am I the only one who has a to-sew list a page long, but ends up making completely random, off-queue projects?
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Olive Arden Pants
I've been on a bit of a pantscapade recently... an elastic waist odyssey, if you will.
Monday, October 19, 2020
Corduroy Florence Pants
Elastic waist wide leg corduroy pants... je ne sais quoi cool or dorky '80s mistake?
Monday, October 12, 2020
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Friday, October 2, 2020
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Staley Top, AKA The Rooster
Am I alone in that I can literally hear one word and end up with a song in my head for a week?
Monday, August 31, 2020
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Caftans and Cocktails: Grass Green Envelope Dress
Caftan wearing weather is threatening to end here in Vermont, but I wanted to squeeze in one more before #CaftansandCocktails2020 ended!
Sunday, August 23, 2020
House Morrighan Poppy Bralette
I've been going back and forth about bra-making for a while now. On one hand, wanting to delve into lingerie sewing and bramaking to hopefully find a unicorn bra that fits well and is comfy. On the other hand, I've also been intimidated by all the specialty findings and do-dads you need for this activity...
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Batik Gilbert Top
It's inching near fall weather here in Vermont, but I've still got a couple of summer projects to share!
Thursday, August 13, 2020
McCall's 6044: The '90s Shirt
It's been a while since I've sewn Tim a new shirt, and a lot of his fun summer shirts were looking a little faded... enter the funnest of fun shirts.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Monday, July 20, 2020
ESMadebyMe: Florence Pants and Georgia Tee
You all knew I was going to try the recently released Elizabeth Suzann patterns, right? I mean... elastic waist, boxy tops. It's basically my uniform these days.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Have Legs, Will Wear Denim Pietra Shorts
Joining in the summer fun that is Maker Mountain Fabric's #HaveLegsWillWearShorts summer sewing adventure!
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Caftan Crew: Envelope Dress x 2
I saw my family for the first time in many months over the 4th of July holiday... I knew that there would have to be some sort of caftan and cocktail celebration, so I set about making it happen!
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Mother's Day Outfit: Joss and Cielo
I finally got to take some photos of the outfit I made my mom for Mother's Day (and I finally got to see her since travel between Vermont and some parts of Massachusetts has eased up a bit!)...
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Monday, June 29, 2020
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Ankara Appreciation: Torrens Box Dress
Sneaking in under the wire (or maybe past it, but that's ok) with these photos of my project inspired by Ankara Fabric Appreciation Week on Instagram, hosted by Juliet and Lena!
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Caftans and Cocktails with a Twist
You might have seen that the first Saturday of Caftans and Cocktails passed without any acknowledgement or activity from Loni or me.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Caftans and Cocktails: Pattern Round-up
It's Caftans and Cocktails pattern round-up time!
You all know how much I love a pattern round-up, and this is a pretty fabulous one...
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Caftans and Cocktails!
I hope you’re all ready for a bit of frivolity… I know I am!
Loni, of Havin’ Sew Much Fun fame, and I are teaming up for a high-fun, low-pressure sewing and socializing event for the summer: Caftans and Cocktails. If anything can take your mind off the current craziness in the world it’s dressing up in a bright, oversize swooshy dress and pouring yourself a drink.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Werk from Home: Caftantastic
Sneaking in under the wire with a lounge-on-the-lanai caftan in honor of the #WerkFromHomeAlong being held on Instagram...
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Simplicity 8845 Denim Jacket
Alternative titles explored by the author:
"The One That Nearly Did Me In"
"Almost Consigned to the Dumpster Fire that is 2020"
"Never Again, Never Forget: The Home Sewn Jean Jacket Story"
Friday, May 8, 2020
Shibori Seamwork Quince
I've been sitting on this fabric since last summer, waiting for inspiration to strike!
Monday, May 4, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Zadie Jumpsuit in Black
I've had another Paper Theory Zadie jumpsuit on my list for about a year now, and I just finally got around to making another one!
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Monday, April 20, 2020
Trigg Shorts for Tim
After our initial success with the Trigg Shorts pattern, I made Tim a couple more pairs for sleeping and lounging:
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Friday, April 10, 2020
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Monday, March 9, 2020
Fish Print Elbe Trigg Shorts
Definitely some wishful summer sewing going on here... we're not even close to shorts weather here yet, although it did feel quite warm this past Sunday!
Friday, February 28, 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Herringbone Flannel McCall's 6044
This is maybe the 100th time I've made this pattern, but it can feel new and fun depending on the details!
