Archive for June 2013
Butterfly Circle Skirt
I am having so much fun with Summer of No Pants 2013! It’s been a great push for me to make some great basic pieces that I can mix and match with the rest of my wardrobe. My third project for the challenge is a circle skirt. Circle skirts really are simple, I just need…
Read MoreImpromptu Progress and Features
I’ve got a couple things to share with you today. First, I’ve made quite a bit of progress on my QAL quilt this week. I’ve got all the fabric for the front cut out, and I pieced together all 12 of the blocks with the large solid center. I really think I’m going to love…
Read MoreClassic Navy Pencil Skirt
Yesterday, I shared with you the floral pencil skirt I originally made as a wearable muslin. Today, I’m sharing the skirt that muslin was for. I present to you a classically simple navy twill pencil skirt. This is the second of my Summer of No Pants 2013 (#SONP2013) sewing projects. The twill I used for…
Read MoreFloral Pencil Skirt
I’ve finished my first project for the Summer of No Pants. Originally, this was just going to be a wearable muslin to test the fit of the pencil skirt before I made one out of my good navy twill, but I am totally in love with this pencil skirt in fun vintage fabric from my…
Read MoreTwo New Sew Alongs
I have started two new sew along projects this week. I’m so excited! I’m hoping the projects will kick me into gear and get me sewing even with all the late sunshine outside. The first is the Impromptu Quilt Along at Monkey Do. The quilt is a pattern by Rachel Griffith Design that will finish…
Read MoreThe Mini Aeroplane Bag
Last week I showed you all the Sew Sweetness Aeroplane Bag that I made. It’s a super great bag with an easy to follow pattern. I’ve currently got all my workout stuff in it, so I can just throw it in the car and change to go for a run during lunch. The only problem…
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