Thursday tee: A gauzy top keeps its cool

June 11, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

When it comes to the summer tops in my closet, not all are equal or flattering, which means there’s always a reason to try another. And another. And another. Perhaps that’s why I never stop wanting to sew another top! The most beloved tops in my wardrobe are the ones that are comfortable, but not […]

It’s summer, and the sewing is easy!

June 8, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

It’s a scorcher out there, my friends! And, there’s only one thing to wear at a time like this. A summer dress. A person can’t have too many summer dresses, right? They’re so easy to throw on. Personally, when it’s hot, I live by the rule, less is more. I do not want heavy fabrics. […]

Thursday Tee: My world is blue…

June 4, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

My fondness (obsession?) with the summertime blues continues. You’d think I’d hit the reset button at some point and vary my wardrobe pallet a bit, wouldn’t you? Hey, I hear you, but the fact is, I just can’t help myself! My thursday tee shows off my obsession. It includes several shades of blue; cobalt, navy, […]

A Lisette cutout frock for sunny California

June 1, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

A linen cutout dress made from a Lisette pattern at ElleGeeMakes.com

Thursday Tee: A season-flexible piece with swirls

May 28, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

This week’s tee is another stash buster, a project inspired by a remnant of mystery fabric I found in the (always seductive) remnant section at Fabric Depot. I bought it, not because I needed it (!), but because it’s embroidered with white flowers and swirls that look almost….french. Instant love! Of course, I indulged. Because there […]

A gray jacket for…Spring?

May 25, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

For a complete review of vogue 9037, a wrap jacket, visit Ellegeemakes.com

Thursday tee: A sporty tee dress

May 21, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete, who can resist dressing like one from time to time? My Thursday tee is a sporty dress, a nod to the trend that gives us a chance to look fit and relaxed, even when we aren’t at the gym. Since the sporty trend is strong, there’s plenty […]

A shift dress that mixes it up

May 18, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

How’s this for using up a bit of my stash? As you all know, my stash reduction project is in full swing and this dress is the result of my new stash busting rule. During the summer, I can only buy a piece of fabric, if it replaces a piece of equal size. So, nothing comes […]