Sorry for all the bottoms posts but that's what I've been seriously lacking in my wardrobe and as a result what I've been focusing on in my sewing lately. Pants and shorts all up in here. Maybe someday we'll return to other items...maybe. I was really wanting some shorts that fit into the magical realm … Continue reading Deer and Doe Goji Shorts…but Knee Length
If I had known that happiness could be attained in less than two hours, I would've made these shorts a lot sooner! As summer approached I took stock of my warm weather clothes-the ones that actually fit, mind you-and was sorely disappointed at my bottom half options. I had a pair or two of fitting … Continue reading Biker Short Leggings
I made these pants at least two months ago and I told myself that I wasn't going to post about them until I'd worn them properly. But guess what? I still haven't worn them! So maybe a post on them will give me the little nudge I need to get these on my lower half … Continue reading Style Arc Tully Pants
Hi guys! I'm still here! Ha! I've slowly been learning that I am no longer capable of doing ALL THE THINGS! I can do some of the things. Sometimes. And, honestly, sometimes not (lots of the time not, even!). But I'm still (slowly) making and as long I'm making, I suspect I'll have a desire … Continue reading Ice Dye Lounge Set
As easy as it is to just get excited about sewing stuff for me and the gals, I've never wanted to exclude Ben in the Easter Outfit Fun, so, since that first year of Easter outfits, I've made him a tie! Yeah, it's pretty basic but it's not like there's a bunch of different items … Continue reading Ben’s Easter Ties
A few years ago (??? seriously can't remember how long ago it was!) I stopped at Nordstrom Rack Last Chance on a trip to Phoenix. I've talked about this place before but it's where Nordstrom Rack sends a bunch of their stuff that they don't sell in store to sell it here but cheaper. It's … Continue reading Easter Outfits for the Girls: Raleigh Tops and Ballerina Skirts
Hey everyone! Happy (late) Easter! I hope everyone's holiday was good and maybe included some Cadbury eggs or carrot cake! Our Easter felt pretty low key but was very nice. Thanksgiving has always been favorite holiday but in the past few years I've started loving Easter more and more. I'm not ready to say it's … Continue reading Ruffle Skirt (can I call it a hacked Hudson??) and Happy Easter Outfits
Sewing clothes, as fun as it is, is always at least a little bit of a gamble. Even if it's something you've sewn before, you might get different results if you're using a different fabric or different technique or even if your body has changed a bit. Typically, at this point in my sewing game, … Continue reading A Color Blocked Driftless Cardigan
I told you guys about how I've started amassing big four patterns faster than I can make them, yes? Well this pattern-McCalls 7969-is one that I'd picked up in one of those hauls and it quickly rose to the top of my sewing list. I had been unaware of its popularity but after running a … Continue reading McCalls 7969 Dress (x2)
We went on a trip to Hawaii!!! And we had so much fun!!! A couple years ago, Ben told me he wanted to go to Hawaii when he finished his PhD program so we started saving for a trip. Spoiler: he's not done yet BUT he found an awesome deal on flights and we decided … Continue reading Our Family Trip to Hawaii
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