December sewing was crazy and I didn't/haven't taken any good pictures of my makes. When January started I felt like I needed to take a break. From all the sewing! But then I got bored. Ha! I just like doing things. So I've slowly been getting back into my projects. I've got a billion things … Continue reading WIP Wednesday
I have been dying to talk about this pattern! This has probably been one of my very favorite projects to date! When I bought the pattern, I knew I wanted to make a jacket for my mom, the queen of quilting. So I decided to make one for myself first to test the pattern out … Continue reading Sewing the Tamarack Jacket (Twice!)
Pattern: Chalk and Notch Fringe Dress in view B (available in women's sizes and kid sizes 12 month-12 years) Sizes: Women's size 8, Toddler size 3 and Toddler size 18 month, respectively Fabric: Metallic cotton/linen blend from Joann Fabric Will I make it again?: Yes, although I think I'd make some changes This was actually … Continue reading Mommy and Me Matching Dresses: The Fringe Dress
As I mention every year, Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday. I try to have an attitude of gratitude all the time, but I love having one special day where, despite my circumstances, I get to just stop and think about how many blessings I have. This past year I have been especially grateful for … Continue reading Thankful for Sewing
I was seriously going to stop doing book posts all together. There's so much pressure in recommending a book! I think how much we enjoy a book largely depends on the time in our lives when we read it. I wonder about the books I read in high school and whether my feelings about them … Continue reading Books Lately
I've been discovering more and more blogs devoted to garment sewing and it seems like those bloggers have got things down. They offer so much information about fabric sourcing, garment construction, alterations, etc. and of course it's all in this beautifully organized format so that you know exactly what you're reading about. And I'm over … Continue reading Willamette Shirt
I'm not the best at posting things when it's seasonably appropriate to do so, so getting this post up in time for Halloween is a small victory for me. Halloween is a funny thing for me. I'm all for dressing up and getting candy but I'm not at all a fan of the spooky/scary side … Continue reading DIY Mermaid Halloween Costumes
The summer was wonderful and frustrating and difficult and sad. And as time kept moving on, I kept putting off writing a post just because of the sheer amount of stuff I felt like I had to update on. Of course, putting off writing is never the answer because stuff invariably continues to happen and … Continue reading Friends
Look at me being all proactive and getting on here in the middle of the summer! While I'm supposed to be packing my house up! It'll just magically get done, right? Ha! No, I really have been working hard at the packing and cleaning but I just need a minute to...NOT be packing and cleaning. … Continue reading The Arenite Pants
This project was just about as basic as you can get but in true Kim fashion I have lots to say about it! Introducing the Mandy Boat Tee by Tessuti! A boxy knit top with drop shoulder sleeves and a boat neckline. It's not flashy or anything and some people might not think it's worth … Continue reading Mandy Boat Tee
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