There is something about an impending baby that makes you want to clean all the things. We've had some visitors this month so I figured it was as good a time as any to go through the list of areas I've been wanting to dejunk. One of those areas was my fabric stash. I went … Continue reading More Racerback Dresses
Well, I said I wouldn't be making any maternity clothes and yet here I am with a new maternity friendly skirt! I really thought I'd be hanging up clothes sewing until after the baby was born but turns out I can't stay away! And as grateful as I am that there are RTW maternity options, … Continue reading Maternity Sewing: Hudson Pants Skirt Hack
Last week I wrote about the Waterfall Raglan I made for me and this week I'll share about the Mini versions I made for my girls! The patterns (adult vs mini) are virtually the exact same, so I'll try not to be too repetitive as I talk about these ones! Hmmm, what should we talk … Continue reading Mini Waterfall Raglans (Chalk+Notch)
I'm back! This time to talk about sewing stuff, which is my favorite. The first trimester of this pregnancy really took things out of me. I had hardly any energy so I took to sitting/laying on the couch and perusing sewing blogs. Which just made me miss sewing...but didn't replace any of my lost energy … Continue reading Chalk+Notch Waterfall Raglan
Alternate Title: Hey, I Made a Big 4 Pattern! It's true, I've made a couple of big 4 patterns in the past (like, very distant past). One was a formal dress (which I believe was my very first article of clothing ever...probably not the best idea), and one was a top. Neither turned out exceptional, … Continue reading Simplicity 1544 {Men’s Button Down Shirt}
Did I lose you all with the title?? Haha sorry it was so ridiculously long. I knew I could create completely separate posts for each of these items...but I didn't want to, so I mashed them all together. I did make pajamas for myself and for Ben this year and I made complete sets: tops … Continue reading Family Jammies Part 2: A Union/Mandy Mash, A Heavily Modified ABB Men’s Tee, and Color-Blocked Hudsons (for me and Ben)
Hey I hope everyone had happy holidays and is enjoying the new year! We are just trying to soak up our time together before Ben starts up his next semester. I didn't want to wait too long before sharing a post about the jammies I made us for Christmas! This post is about the PJs … Continue reading Family Jammies Part 1: Classic Zipper PJs from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop {for the girls}
If we were to measure this year in terms of how many sewing projects I've completed and subsequently enjoyed, I would say this year has been quite successful. I won't say any more about how this year has gone in other ways (because that needs no more spotlight), but for me and my sewing skills … Continue reading Favorite Makes from 2020
You guys getting sick of seeing my Union St. Tee hacks??? I'll be honest. I'm not. Hack all the Unions!!! That's my motto. I feel like three things really merged together for me to end up with this top: I've had this shoulder ruffle hack from the Megan Nielsen blog as one of my browser … Continue reading Another Union St. Tee {Shoulder Ruffle Hack+Velvet}
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
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