A DIY Poncho You Can Sew in an Afternoon

October 26, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Fall weather can be so unpredictable in Oregon; warm one minute; cold the next. That’s why each Fall, I find myself drawn to add another poncho to my wardrobe. (previous makes here and here). With very few seams and lots of fabric options, it’s the ideal quick and satisfying sewing project for a Saturday afternoon. […]

An Anthro-Inspired Corduroy Shirt Dress

October 13, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Corduroy seems to always find a way into my Fall sewing plans and I can always count on Anthropologie to have a offerings to inspire me. When I saw this shirt dress on their website, I had to have a new corduroy shirt dress of my own. I’ve made a couple of shirt dresses before […]

A Floral Wrap Dress for Fall

October 7, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Fall sewing means dark florals, plaids, heathered wools…it’s all fabulous to me! The weather has turned a sharp corner here in Oregon. Yesterday was wet and blustery, a perfect day to stay in and sew. I knew exactly what I wanted to make. Wrap dresses have been on my mind since my trip to France. […]