Ages ago when I had oodles of time, I used to participate in just about everything I could find in the online sewing world. Even contests held by Australian fabric companies requiring fabric from their store! I justified having fabric shipped half way around the world by planning out my project well in advance of both… Continue reading Gridlock Redux
Tag: Refashion
Onesies No More
My daughter is currently obsessed with her belly button. She calls it her “bah bah”. She’s also obsessed with books, and she also calls them bah bahs, so it can be a bit confusing at times, but we figure it out. Anyway, she spends a good chunk of time with at least one finger touching… Continue reading Onesies No More
Refashioned Wrap Top
Remember this top? I made it towards the end of last year, and it used to have a raw hem and a very loose neckline. I was on such a roll with the Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 the other day that I grabbed this shirt and gave it a hem as well since it's raw edges had… Continue reading Refashioned Wrap Top
Petals, Pillows, and Presents
Well, when I finally found the time between the feedings and the burpings and the changings and the sleepings to turn on my sewing machine, I didn't use it to make something fun and exciting and new for me or even something cute for the little one. Instead, I used it to make a pillow. … Continue reading Petals, Pillows, and Presents
Passable
Well, I finally got the fold-over elastic onto the edges of my So Zo undies. And, I'd say they're passable, though I definitely still need lots and lots of practice. But, at least I now know I won't have to use all of the fold-over elastic in my stash as hair ties instead of in… Continue reading Passable
The ‘Sweetheart in Turbulence’ Peplum for the Sew Weekly Reunion
The Facts Fabric: Gray curtain fabric from FabMo, floral nylon mesh jersey from Tessuti, silk organza from Thai Silks Pattern: Sweetheart bodice dress “R” from the Sweet Dress Book Year: 2013 Notions: Gray invisible zipper Pantone challenge colors: Turbulence (gray) with accents in Mykonos Blue, Deep Lichen Green, and Vivacious (pink) Time to complete: I’m… Continue reading The ‘Sweetheart in Turbulence’ Peplum for the Sew Weekly Reunion
Books! Textile Visionaries Winner and Sweet Dress Book Review
First of all, congratulations go to Anne W of Mercury - Handmade Fashion for winning the Textile Visionaries giveaway. And, it sounds like she may be generously gifting it to her daughter who's currently studying textile design. How perfect, right? I hope Anne's family gets lots of enjoyment and inspiration from this book! Now, I'd like… Continue reading Books! Textile Visionaries Winner and Sweet Dress Book Review
Sew Well 