Posts Tagged ‘sew’
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 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Yesterday, I shared with you the floral pencil skirt I originally made as a wearable muslin.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 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 MoreProjects in Progress
Ever feel like all your projects are getting away from you? That’s how I feel right now. I’m about halfway through making the Aeroplane Bag by Sew Sweetness. Once it’s done, I plan to use for a couple things. It will be a great bag for carrying my sewing machine if I ever get around…
Read MoreMelani Inspired Dress
I recently came across a gorgeous Antonio Melani dress at Dillard’s. It was beautiful, but very expensive. As much as I loved it, I couldn’t bring myself to spend $170 for this dress. So, I decided to see if I could make my own version of the dress. The first thing I needed to do…
Read MoreApril Showers Raincoat
April showers bring May flowers, and a great excuse to make myself a super cute new rain coat. I picked up the Amy Butler Rainy Days Hooded Raincoat Pattern (or make one for your kids) at my local fabric store, along with some great fabric. For my exterior, I went with a polyurethane laminate. I…
Read MoreBright & Colorful Undies
You may remember last week’s post about making my very own undies. I enjoyed making them so much, I wanted to make another pair or 2. The only problem was that my local fabric shop didn’t have a lot of options for stretch lace in the width I needed to make them. Black and white……
Read MoreFriday Favorites – Spiral Bound Sewing Books
I love reference books for sewing. And I don’t mean the digital kind. When I’m doing something as tactile as sewing, I love a physical copy of my instructions, which is why I am in love with sewing books that are published in hard bound spiral editions. Here are a few from my collection. The…
Read MoreApril Themed Projects from Around the Web
April Showers bring May Flowers, at least I think that’s how the poem goes. And I’ve seen a lot of great April Showers themed projects on the web over the last few days. Here are a few of my favorites. I found these great Mug Rugs by Quilting and Other Craft Therapy via Threadbias. I…
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