I have to admit that I've had very little time this week to think about this week's SOS: Photography post. I was so motivated last week when I posted about smiling for the camera, but then life got in the way this week. So, this tip came together quickly through a conversation with my husband last… Continue reading Photography: Lighting
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MMMMonday: May 6th through 12th
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the second update of my progress. May 6, 2013 What: The Stripey Renfrew Where: To a tough day at work. And, that's about all I want to say about that! ~~~ May 7,… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 6th through 12th
MMMMonday: May 1st through 5th
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the first update of my progress. May 1, 2013 What: The Gray-and-Teal Floral Pendrell and the Original Jalie Jeans Where: To work. Then to the hardware store. My husband and I are… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 1st through 5th
Remember those orange jeans?
It turns out that orange twill I was using had no stretch. I got all the way to the waistband and hemming steps, tried them on, and realized my error in thinking I could use a stretch-jean pattern to make a skinny jean with a non-stretch twill. They seemed to only need a little bit… Continue reading Remember those orange jeans?
MMMThursday: May 29th through 31st (The End!)
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the fifth update of my progress and the completion of the challenge. May 29, 2012 What: The Cream Cowl Renfrew Where: To work. I dressed up again since I knew it would be… Continue reading MMMThursday: May 29th through 31st (The End!)
MMMMonday: May 15th through 21st
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the third update of my progress. May 15, 2012 What: The Original Jalie Jeans Where: To work. Then to stitch together my Starlet Suit Jacket muslin. ~~~ May 16, 2012 What: The Cream… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 15th through 21st
Sewing with a Plan: The 2012 Collage
This winter and spring I’m joining a bunch of other talented seamsters in the Stitcher’s Guild’s Sewing with a Plan 2012 challenge. We’re all making eleven garments from tried-and-true patterns. Unfortunately, I don’t have any. My goal is to discover several TNTs over the course of the challenge through proper fitting, and this post continues… Continue reading Sewing with a Plan: The 2012 Collage
MMMMonday: May 1st through 7th
This May I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty-one days. This post marks the first update of my progress. May 1, 2012 What: A self-silk-screened shirt: the wizard from the game Gauntlet in brown on a yellow T shirt Where: To work. I woke up a… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 1st through 7th
Straight-Legged Jeans: The Betty
Bam! That's right. I just started you off with a picture of my bum. Which is covered in Bs. And, those Bs make these my "Betty" jeans. My straight-legged Betty jeans. Why Bs? Just because. I put As on the pockets of my first jeans, so I figured I'd put Bs on these. I also… Continue reading Straight-Legged Jeans: The Betty
Sewing with a Plan: The Final Tally
This winter and spring I’m joining a bunch of other talented seamsters in the Stitcher’s Guild’s Sewing with a Plan 2012 challenge. We’re all making eleven garments from tried-and-true patterns. Unfortunately, I don’t have any. My goal is to discover several TNTs over the course of the challenge through proper fitting, and this post marks… Continue reading Sewing with a Plan: The Final Tally
