Linen and velvet all wrapped up!

December 21, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Yes, it’s a busy time of year, far too busy to take on a sewing project, right? Of course, but if you’re like me, inspiration often strikes when you have the least time to do anything about it! Here’s my story: I was cleaning out my messy fabric bins, making room for the purchases I’m […]

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, […]

Vogue 9026 – – Bring on the sweater knits!

November 10, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Bring on the sweater knits for a color blocked top using Vogue 9026.

I’m falling for plaid…

November 4, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Fall sewing is all about plaid. For a DIY version of the fall fashion trend, visit Ellegeemakes.com.

McCall’s 6739 – A tribal print dress in three hours!

October 27, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Whenever I stumble into a fabric store, I wonder if I have some sort of built-in homing device that points me toward anything that’s blue. Honestly! There’s something going on, because my fabric stash right now is definitely ‘fifty shades of blue’. Given that homing device, you won’t be surprised to hear that, when I […]