I'll interrupt this regularly scheduled sewiversary programming to bring you....my NEW WASHI DRESS (version 1)!!Ok, lets be honest here. I was VERY reluctant to buy a PDF pattern for $16. I prefer the ones that cost $3- $8 dollars, with the Colette PDFs at the top (and well earned) end of the range at $14.… Continue reading Washi Dress V 1.0
Six Month Sew-iversary: THE THINGS FOR THE BOTTOM HALF
Well, the sewing round up continues, but never fear, we're almost done here! Here are the things that keep me decent when out in public. As much as I hate pants (trousers), turns out you have to wear them sometimes! Thank goodness for the far more comfortable leggings and skirts options. Already blogged: Self Drafted Short Skirt… Continue reading Six Month Sew-iversary: THE THINGS FOR THE BOTTOM HALF
Six Month Sew-iversary! THE TOPS
Thank you all for your kind comments on my last post. You guys may have to scale back your shock and awe after you see the rest of the garments, though. I'm counting some super easy tops and even two slips and some leggings in the count, so I think the number sounds more impressive… Continue reading Six Month Sew-iversary! THE TOPS
6 Month Sew-iversay!?! THE DRESSES
Hear ye! Hear ye!Its my six month sew-iversay! Is that thing? I don't care! Champagne and cake all around! Basic Tank Dress V1 // Dixie DIY Ballet Dress V3Tiramisu V1 // Stretch and Sew 305 V1 Above, you can see the stuff that has already been blogged (like software, the V's refer to the version number). Below,… Continue reading 6 Month Sew-iversay!?! THE DRESSES
Blank Canvas Tee + Alabama Chanin
Sweater: Woman WithinTunic: Made by me, Blank Canvas Tee pattern + Alabama Chanin modificationsJeans: TargetShoes: UggsSorry to be MIA for a couple of weeks there, things got crazy at work and I had some house guests. Blah, blah, blah. Let's just say I'm relieved to have the time to get back to sewing and blogging!… Continue reading Blank Canvas Tee + Alabama Chanin
Finished: Grainline Studio Tiny Pocket Tank V 1.0 (and bonus V 2.0)
Sweater: AnthropologieShirt: made by me, pattern: Grainline Studio Tiny Pocket TankSkirt: made by me, self draftedLeggings: made by me, self drafted from Etsy tutorialBoots: Vintage, Etsy Whoa, this is a blast from the past. Don't worry, we don't have this much snow on the ground now!! I'm playing catch up here. This shirt was the second… Continue reading Finished: Grainline Studio Tiny Pocket Tank V 1.0 (and bonus V 2.0)
Feeding the Habit
Well, I know its VERY popular in the sewing world right now to discuss your fabric stash busting plans and how you are going to use up all that fabric that's been hiding in boxes/closets/shoved under your bed in big wads. However, always the crazy person innovator, I've decided to buck that trend. BRING ON… Continue reading Feeding the Habit
Stretch and Sew V 1.0 a.k.a the Sweatshirt Dress
Dress: Made by me, Pattern: Stretch and Sew 305, Fabric: French Terry Leggings: Made by me, Pattern :Etsy blog DIY leggings tutorial, Fabric: JerseyBoots: Honey Blossom Studio on Etsy One of the items of clothing that I have been searching for FOREVER is a sweatshirt dress. I mean, a sweatshirt dress sounds awesome, right? You can… Continue reading Stretch and Sew V 1.0 a.k.a the Sweatshirt Dress
Finished: Green Pepper F700 V1.0
Finished! Green Pepper Patterns F700. This was QUITE a project! Lots of steps and pattern pieces and zippers and alterations, at least more than I am used to. However, the intended recipient was quite pleased- as evidenced by the demonstration below of how the jacket will look when he takes it on its first tele… Continue reading Finished: Green Pepper F700 V1.0
Exciting news from around MY blogosphere!
The amazing thing about the blogosphere is that MY blogosphere isn't necessarily YOUR blogosphere. The blogosphere is so customizable, and for every interest you might have, there are a million (or so it seems) blogs that you can follow. In that light, I thought I would share two exciting things that popped up in my… Continue reading Exciting news from around MY blogosphere!
The Green Violet 