It's the end of May 2023! How did everyone's month go, me-made or not? I was glad to participate this year in MMM. It wasn't as epic as I had maybe envisioned but I wore some good stuff, came into some great insights (one of which being that MMM is a lot less fun if … Continue reading Me Made May 2023
I put these pants on again this morning and was still in awe at how comfortable they are! Pants that fit, people!!! I have been wanting to try making a pair of the wide leg Ash jeans for forever. I made my skinny jeans version of them over 3 years ago (!!!) and had yet … Continue reading Wide Leg Ash Jeans
Happy Me Made May, everyone! Between CoVid, pregnancy and a very strange postpartum/nursing period, I haven't participated in--or even thought about--Me Made May in years! I'm excited to once again participate! For those who don't know, Me Made May is a maker's challenge where people are encouraged to wear/use their me-mades in innovative and mindful … Continue reading MMM Garment Story: Fulton Sweater Blazer
Buckle up for some unflattering photos! Unfortunately, this pattern didn't work out for me at all! The pattern didn't mesh well with my body, the fabric I used wasn't great and even I myself got in the way by making some questionable judgment calls. In any case, I'm really sad it didn't work out. I … Continue reading The Brooks Jeans
Wendy was freezing so this is the only picture she's in! She ran back inside right after I snapped this. Well, after a couple of weeks of trying to get the girls to go fabric shopping with me, Wendy finally told me to "just not do dresses this year." Kids are so fun. All the … Continue reading My Girls’ Easter Dresses: Simplicity 8851
I finally, finally, finally made myself another Mave Skirt! If anyone forced me to name a singular goal from the last few months that goal would be to get myself another Mave as soon as possible! The first Mave I made (this green floral maxi) has quickly become a favorite among the things I wear. … Continue reading Watercolor Mave Skirt
Hallelujah! After some lackluster sews, I'm happy to report that I have a couple successes under my belt that I'll gladly be sharing with you guys! First off is this pair of Hudson pants. And yes, they might be a basic black pair of joggers but I really do love how they turned out and … Continue reading Athletic Hudson Pants
Happy March, everyone! As I'm writing this post, my town is being positively pummeled with snow and we just completed the tenth snow day as called by the school district. TEN!!! I am so ready for some warmer weather! I wish I could say all these snow days have given me tons of time to … Continue reading An Adrienne-esque Top
Sewing has been so weird for me lately and it has just felt like I fail and then turn around to fail again. Frankly, I was getting pretty tired of this! But I made each of my girls a dress and they turned out so well! I'm hoping I can get a win like this … Continue reading LLK Galena: Dresses for my Girls
A couple weekends ago my brother-in-law set up a trip for my sister and I to spend a weekend together in Atlanta, Georgia for her birthday. The trip was short and sweet and glorious. We spent two, kid-free days hiking, eating delicious foods, exploring, and enjoying the wonderment of getting in the car and going, … Continue reading McCalls 8248: Pleated skirt
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