I really want to build a wardrobe of useful, comfortable clothes. At the end of 2019, so many people were posting their Make Nine's. Instagram user Julie_makes posted a Make Nine that, seriously, was my dream wardrobe. I love everything about this picture. I am going to shamelessly try to emulate (ie copy) her style. … Continue reading Shirt No. 1
Category: Sewing
Strata Top
Long ago I purchased Sew Liberated's Strata Top. I printed it out and pieced the pattern together, but then it just sat. At a yard sale over the summer, I found multiple bolts of fabric at a ridiculously low price and thought they would be great for making work ups of patterns. So, using some … Continue reading Strata Top
Applique
Yesterday, I took an applique workshop at my local sewing studio. I've never done it but have long admired the technique. We told our teacher in advance which project we wanted to do and she had kits made up for us (saves time instead of us picking out fabric and measuring). I chose this one: … Continue reading Applique
Toaster Sweater
I have long loved the Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater. When Simplicity came out with a similar version, I bought it during a sale at JoAnn Fabrics. Then months went by and I never had a chance to sew it. Now that the kids are back in school, I set to work. I had two … Continue reading Toaster Sweater
Tablet Sleeves
Life has been busy lately. That along with working on bigger projects means no posts lately. I had some time recently and made two more tablet sleeves. The first was for a friend who has a Kindle fire. I used the cute book fabric I had from my stash. I took another bloggers advice for … Continue reading Tablet Sleeves
Tablet Sleeve
Although I own a tablet I love (a Samsung) and use it often to read via Libby (library) and Kindle, I opted to purchase a Kindle Reader on Amazon Prime Day. Mainly because I spend a lot of time in the back yard, on the deck reading while the kids are playing in the blow … Continue reading Tablet Sleeve
Year of Projects 2019/2020
This is a full, ambitious list. I won't complete it all, especially the fiber projects as I'm choosing bigger projects. Knitting: Finish my Shift Cowl (and possibly use this pattern to use up scrap yarns throughout the year) Knit a Quince & Co. wrap (kit already received) Make any pattern from Taproot Magazine Knit/Crochet my … Continue reading Year of Projects 2019/2020
Summer Tops
I'm not sure how I stumbled across it, but I was on Youtube and found a tutorial from Made Every Day for her Summer Day Top. It looked pretty easy, so I purchased the pattern. It is easy! There are many options (sleeves, cap sleeves, tunic, peplum, etc) and what I like most is the … Continue reading Summer Tops
Year of Projects-Completion List
So, another year has passed! How did I do with my Year of Project List for 2018/2019??? Finish my Charlotte Afghan: FAIL. I think I added one round. This will go onto this years list. Knit myself the hat I am totally in love with: FAIL. I didn't knit it. This will go onto this … Continue reading Year of Projects-Completion List
Ruby Two
I dug though my stash and found a bag labeled "Ruby Top". Apparently I purchased this fabric with the Made by Rae Ruby Top in mind (goodness knows how long ago). So, over the course of a week while I was child free, I cut and sewed a new tunic. My binding skills are getting … Continue reading Ruby Two
