I don't have a ton to say about this top but I really wanted to share because I've been loving mine. I happened onto the Hey June blog a bit ago and saw that they had a couple tutorials-one to add a puff sleeve and one to add a band to that puff sleeve-for your … Continue reading Hacked Union St. Tee (Puff Banded Sleeve)
I think it's about time for a bit of an update. Here are some things that have been happening around here: We got an e-bike! We ordered it in the summer and it arrived at the beginning of September. We are loving it! We actually bought two (this one for Ben and this one for … Continue reading Lately
I hope we can all agree that Halloween this year was strange but I suppose we should expect nothing less from life in the time of Corona. We weren't even sure if there would be a reason for costumes, but luckily the numbers in our area haven't been surging (as they have in other places) … Continue reading A Princess and Kwazii: Halloween Costumes for the Gals (using the Patsy Party Dress and Bonny Leggings Patterns)
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
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