I made a jacket! And I totally love it! For me, making a jacket is right up there with some of the other crazy things you might make, like jeans. Like, sure, you might make a t-shirt or a dress but a jacket? No way! Except, I did! And it was so fun and so … Continue reading My Chalk + Notch Joy Jacket
Hey guys, it's been quite awhile since I last posted! I decided to take a little break from Instagram and inadvertently took a break from blogging as well. I'm not quite ready to head back to Instagram but I have been finding myself itching to get back to posting semi-regularly, so here we are! I … Continue reading The Cielo Top
A little while ago I posted about my finished La Passacaglia quilt. I started that particular quilt over 4 1/2 years ago even though I had never done any sort of hand quilting in my life. Now English Paper Piecing (EPP) is a very special, very time consuming project to take on (unless you decide … Continue reading Another EPP: Millefiori Valse Brillante
I made something new for myself! Introducing the Free Range Slacks by Sew House Seven. This was my first time trying one of their patterns (although I've had my eye on the Tabor V-neck awhile and suspect I'll have one in my closet by winter). I've noticed that when it comes to sewing clothes, I … Continue reading Free Range Slacks (including 4 different non-pajama-y outfits)
Hooray for free patterns that turn out to be total successes! Let's be honest, not all free patterns are created equal. Finding one that's totally awesome is...well...totally awesome! This Racerback Dress pattern from Hey June Handmade was a total win for me and is something I know I'm going to make again and again. I … Continue reading Hey June Racerback Dresses: Sewing for the Gals
When the weather started to turn warm here, I started craving a comfortable, non-fussy t-shirt dress. I've made a few Union St. Tees now and it has quickly become my favorite t-shirt pattern. A tried and true, for sure. Not to say I won't use other tee patterns, but this pattern really is great and … Continue reading Union St. Tee Hack: T-shirt Dress
Well, friends, I've tried to write this post something like 7 times and I am just struggling! I don't know exactly what it is but here's another go at it and hopefully I can give you all the information I want to share in a clear and approachable way. I feel like I can't give … Continue reading Working My Way Through The Curated Closet
About a month into Co-Vid life, I really felt a strong need to get myself a great quarantine outfit. And I wasn't talking super cute and fashion forward. No, I was talking maximum comfort and practicality. I just wanted some solid at-home lounge wear. I also have been really tempted to try out some True … Continue reading Hudson Pants in Performance Knit
Oh man, it's been a hot minute, hasn't it? Ben's school schedule got shifted a bit, which meant we had to juggle around our remaining summer plans, and consequently left a bit abruptly, leaving me no time to pre-write some posts as I had originally been planning. But we're back now and have no more … Continue reading Hoppe Jumpsuits from Straight Grain {Sewing for my girls}
Oh man, guys, I have like 7 different things ready to be blogged about, but I've just been slacking. I've noticed that if I don't write for a long time, I feel suuuuuper rusty. I'll sit down and be in front of the computer for a solid hour without writing anything that I feel like … Continue reading Another Freebie: Lowland’s Women Baggy Tee
