A lacy designer-inspired top

December 9, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Well, it’s time to deck the halls and ourselves too! It’s December, a month so cold and gray, we’d probably all go crazy if we didn’t have a few parties to attend.Today, the party I’m thinking about is here, in the blogging world, Designin’ December, a sewing initiative created by Linda of ‘Nice Dress, Thanks […]

McCall’s 7243 – A holiday look that shimmers

December 2, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

There’s nothing like a little glitter and glamour to deliver a festive mood when you need one! Holiday parties are just around the corner…a needed diversion from the cold and gray days of December, and they provide a great opportunity to dress up. Ready to wear offers a host of options of course, but most […]

Vogue 8831 – A long cowl for layering

November 17, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve always loved fall fashion…the chunky coats, the heavy sweaters, all perfect to wear with boots! But I didn’t know what true love was until I found sweater knits. When it comes to cozying up for winter, they are the real deal. Fall means layering pieces for me, and when I sew a base layer, […]

Butterick 5927: A warm front of plaid wool

October 5, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

This plaid coat is my most recent attempt to brighten up my outerwear wardrobe with color. The base color of the loose weave is avocado green, a trendy color this fall that pays homage to some 70’s legends, namely Kitchenmaid, Sunbeam and Kenmore (harvest gold or burnt orange, anyone?). Plaid used to be the last thing I’d […]