This is my first time making this pattern but I can tell you with full confidence that I will be making it again and again. It is a gem of a pattern! I've taken to asking, "Will it Mave?" to any fabric I come across and I'd say most of the time the answer is, … Continue reading A Mave Skirt
I allllmost made this dress in the spring which would have lined up fabric to season pretty well. But then I didn't. And I just got around to realizing that that was a pretty silly choice, so in an effort to rectify my misguidedness, I decided to go forth and make! I got going on … Continue reading New Look 6651: Casual Shirtdress
Meet the newest addition to the family: Appa! Now, I don' normally introduce you guys to every inanimate object that comes into my life, but Appa is bigger than 2/3rds of the living beings in our home and has a bigger head than anyone so introductions seemed appropriate. Plus, I made him! For the record, … Continue reading Yip! Yip! A Giant Appa Plushie
A few weeks ago I felt like I was getting a barrage of information that was making me feel all the things. It wasn't all bad but it did all just feel so HEAVY. And after awhile of slogging through some of these feelings, I realized that I'd totally avoided sewing anything during the thickest … Continue reading The Emotional Side of Sewing
Sorry for all the bottoms posts but that's what I've been seriously lacking in my wardrobe and as a result what I've been focusing on in my sewing lately. Pants and shorts all up in here. Maybe someday we'll return to other items...maybe. I was really wanting some shorts that fit into the magical realm … Continue reading Deer and Doe Goji Shorts…but Knee Length
If I had known that happiness could be attained in less than two hours, I would've made these shorts a lot sooner! As summer approached I took stock of my warm weather clothes-the ones that actually fit, mind you-and was sorely disappointed at my bottom half options. I had a pair or two of fitting … Continue reading Biker Short Leggings
I made these pants at least two months ago and I told myself that I wasn't going to post about them until I'd worn them properly. But guess what? I still haven't worn them! So maybe a post on them will give me the little nudge I need to get these on my lower half … Continue reading Style Arc Tully Pants
Hi guys! I'm still here! Ha! I've slowly been learning that I am no longer capable of doing ALL THE THINGS! I can do some of the things. Sometimes. And, honestly, sometimes not (lots of the time not, even!). But I'm still (slowly) making and as long I'm making, I suspect I'll have a desire … Continue reading Ice Dye Lounge Set
As easy as it is to just get excited about sewing stuff for me and the gals, I've never wanted to exclude Ben in the Easter Outfit Fun, so, since that first year of Easter outfits, I've made him a tie! Yeah, it's pretty basic but it's not like there's a bunch of different items … Continue reading Ben’s Easter Ties
A few years ago (??? seriously can't remember how long ago it was!) I stopped at Nordstrom Rack Last Chance on a trip to Phoenix. I've talked about this place before but it's where Nordstrom Rack sends a bunch of their stuff that they don't sell in store to sell it here but cheaper. It's … Continue reading Easter Outfits for the Girls: Raleigh Tops and Ballerina Skirts
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