Left: my sister, Heather; Right: My Great Grandma Gretchen Or Great Grandma in this case. Every year in February my family celebrates the German Dinner. Someone different hosts it every year, which means every year is slightly different, but usually we can count on eating delicious German food, visiting with our extended family, and enjoying … Continue reading #DressLikeYourGrandma
Over the last few months, I've spent a lot of time considering fabric. Fabric is normally a perfectly lovely thing to have on my mind, but lately it's been the source of a bit of an internal struggle concerning my stash and my fabric purchasing habits and what's gotta change. After I had my baby, … Continue reading On Fabric
I'd like to think that I'm not a prude, but posting photos of my underthings online (not even me wearing said underthings) gives me low level anxiety, so maybe I am a bit prudish? But I will post this because I'm really happy with how this turned out and proud that I've cracked into another … Continue reading Bramaking: Trying it out with the Jordy Bralette
Hello, everyone! Gosh, it's been a long time hasn't it! I am so sorry about the silence over here on my end! I wasn't aware that when you add a third child to the mix, the hours you have in a day decrease by about ten, but somehow they do. Don't ask me the physics … Continue reading Baby Tuxedo Pattern
To be completely honest, I don't love Halloween. I don't hate it. I know it's beloved American holiday that's not going anywhere. And I do enjoy the chocolate. So it's not all bad. I just don't love the scary/spooky aspect. That's not really my flavor. So I'm very grateful for my girls' version of Halloween … Continue reading Waterfall Raglans: Halloween Butterfly Edition
Well, if I've ever made a hack job of a sewing project, this would be it. I threw caution (and level headedness) to the wind and just went for it to make this nursing nightgown. I am sharing this project because, in the end, it turned out. But for anyone wanting to replicate it, just … Continue reading Nursing Nightgown (a Recklessly Hacked Hinterland)
He's here! Our sweet baby boy finally came (yes, technically he was a few days early, but, believe me, I was ready for him to come). Labor was long (I am good at a lot of things. Labor is not one of them) but all in all things went well and he's been healthy and … Continue reading Kiddo #3: He’s here!
I know I've whined ad nauseum about how little I've been sewing (sorry!), but looking back I have done some nice little sewing projects over this year that probably don't deserve a post all on their own, but can't hurt to mention briefly. So here's a super post of some of the sewing projects I … Continue reading Things I’ve Been Sewing
Hello, everyone! I thought that maybe it was time for a little update on happenings around here! First and foremost, hello, September! I can now say that I am due this month and that is a very good feeling. Yes, I am exhausted and tired of being pregnant and all those things but we are … Continue reading Lately
Oh man, I'm really sorry about the lapse in posts over the last while! I had no intention of neglecting the blog so much but we've had a busy few weeks with a good amount of traveling. I've mentioned I'm not sewing as much lately AND I only have so much energy in the day! … Continue reading Five Ways to Improve Sewing Skills {Without Actually Sewing}
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