Okay, so my top favorite thing to do inside is read. I am a librarian. A close second would be sewing, of course (especially if I have a nice audiobook to listen to). My third favorite thing would be watching…

sewing & style
Nearly all of my skirts were made with an elastic waist pattern... that I lopped the elastic off of and converted to a flat waistband. That doesn't mean I don't love an elasticated skirt though! Holly ...
Y'all. Y'ALL! Everything I have sewn up to this point--all my swimsuits and underwear and bras and dresses and jeans--it was all leading up to this point. This is the best bikini ever made, I am done ...
Years ago I attempted a Closet Core Sophie Bikini, and hated the way the cups fit, so I made a second version, a press-n-seal dupe of my favorite wired bikini top (from Juicy Couture, duh). This black ...
How do family bloggers take such cute photos of their babies?! I (obviously) think these pictures are adorable, because these are my particular children, but... y'all. Trying to get pictures of your ...
Okay, so my top favorite thing to do inside is read. I am a librarian. A close second would be sewing, of course (especially if I have a nice audiobook to listen to). My third favorite thing would be watching…
Okay, so my top favorite thing to do inside is read. I am a librarian. A close second would be sewing, of course (especially if I have a nice audiobook to listen to). My third favorite thing would be watching…
There have been a LOT of sewing resolutions in the last few days! I have only one resolution, and it ties into my Weekender Wardrobe plans: Take my time creating handmade items I am proud of and love to wear….
Before we start sewing, a little on wardrobe or \”weekender\” patterns: these patterns include not just variations on one outfit (so, a dress with slim or full skirt and a jacket with long or elbow-length sleeves), but a bunch of…
As I have recently taken to staring into my closet before work and wishing my options were more vintage-inspired, I have recently purchased some patterns. My first challenge is to make myself a perfect pair of Laura Petrie Pants (more…
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