Tops That Pop – Kimono Wrap Top

April 30, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi all – I love a good challenge and so I couldn’t resist the #Tops that Pop challenge, created by the talented Faye of Faye’s Sewing Adventures. What a brilliant theme! Who doesn’t want to sew a top? I’ve been wanting a kimono sleeved wrap top for the longest time, so I was thrilled to […]

Putting Fushia Linen To Good Use

April 26, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I have a new favorite color; fuschia. This fuschia linen jacket takes me back to my first handmade effort years ago, a Vogue Perry Ellis jacket pattern that I fussed over because it was so expensive! Everything about that project felt special to me, so I visited a specialty fabric store and splurged on […]

Party Pants Times Two

April 13, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Secret pajama pants! What could be better? They’re perfect for a night out…a comfortable yet stylish option that makes you feel pretty good until your date says, uh…those pants are pretty baggy, aren’t they? Well, yeah, but in a very evolved I don’t care if I show off my figure sort of way, am I right? Of the […]

Remnant Buster– Vogue 9301 three ways

April 4, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

When it comes to fabric shopping I can be my own worst enemy. Last year, I was in a frugal mood. Unfortunately, this didn’t keep me from buying fabric – – it only kept me from purchasing enough. So, I found myself short by a half a yard on several projects. Now, in 2018, I seem to […]