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
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MMMMonday: May 13th through 19th
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 13, 2013 What: The Vibrant Red Skirt Where: To work. Then over to a neighbor's to catch up on yesterday's Game of Thrones episode. ~~~… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 13th through 19th
Gridlock
Well folks, I'm throwing my hat into the ring for a Tessuti competition yet again. This time their challenge is to use a fabric called Gridlock, sourced from a local designer. According to the challenge rules, you could make anything, though they suggested the fabric was "the perfect weight for dresses, pants, jackets and skirts".… Continue reading Gridlock
MMMMonday: May 8th through 14th
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 8, 2012 What: The Circle Skirt Remake Where: To work. Same old, same old. ~~~ May 9, 2012 What: The Sunlit Teal Garden Lonsdale and the "Paint… Continue reading MMMMonday: May 8th through 14th
SSS’11: September 16th through 19th
This September I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty days. This post marks the fifth update of my progress. September 16, 2011 What: The Plain Jane A-Line Skirt Where: To work. This skirt is my first repeat (see September 1st), but considering I paired it… Continue reading SSS’11: September 16th through 19th
SSS’11: September 13th through 15th (Half Way!)
This September I’m joining Zoe at ‘So, Zo…’ in a challenge to wear something handmade every day for thirty days. This post marks the fourth update of my progress. September 13, 2011 What: The Sunlit Teal Garden Lonsdale (as a skirt) Where: To work. Would you believe I'm still a bit sick?! Today was a… Continue reading SSS’11: September 13th through 15th (Half Way!)
Daily Feature
This August I sewed along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Lonsdale dress, which happens to also be a summer essential – happy day! This post continues the discussion of the completed dress. I love checking BurdaStyle. I try to briefly make it over there every… Continue reading Daily Feature
Lonsdale Sew-Along: Completed!
This August I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Lonsdale dress, which happens to also be a summer essential – happy day! This post marks its completion. I was walloped at work this week. Though I'd made great progress on my Lonsdale last… Continue reading Lonsdale Sew-Along: Completed!
Lonsdale Progress
This August I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Lonsdale dress, which happens to also be a summer essential – happy day! Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. The Lonsdale Sew-Along is speeding along. This post will likely be… Continue reading Lonsdale Progress
Fits Like a Glove
This August I’m sewing along with Tasia at Sewaholic.net. A bunch of other talented seamsters and I are all making her just-released Lonsdale dress, which happens to also be a summer essential – happy day! Here’s a reflection on my efforts to sew well. After reading about all of the fitting that Sunni of A… Continue reading Fits Like a Glove
Sew Well 