Hi friends! It's been awhile since I made time to sit down at the computer to write anything of substance. My new little one is a doll, but she's quite demanding about my time. She must be held at all times, preferably while being walked, bounced, or swayed. She's happy being in a carrier most… Continue reading Sewing Under the Influence… of a Newborn
Well, hello again! I know, I disappear for two months, and then I find the time for two posts in as many weeks. These days I don't have the energy to do much more than rest while my daughter is resting, so I figured I might as well try to make that rest somewhat productive… Continue reading Post-Maternity Project Planning: The White Cami
After taking a few months away from the Mood Sewing Network so that I could focus on my new baby, I really wanted to come back with a big bang. I'd been keeping up with the Mood Fabrics New Arrivals page, and when this galaxy poly print from Mood Fabrics popped up, I knew it would be a… Continue reading The Big Bang Dress and Cardigan
Well, not that really that far at all, considering you can go anywhere on the internet from the comfort of your very own living room. What I mean to say is that I am back to posting for MSN again. My most recent garments, a Sewaholic Saltspring dress in galaxy print and StyleArc Nina cardigan in bright coral,… Continue reading Sneak Peek – In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…
As 2013 comes to a close, I can't help but jump on Gillian of Crafting a Rainbow's "Top 5" craze that's going around the sewing internets. Unfortunately, one of the things that has been impacted the most by this pregnancy in the last two months is my grasp on creative writing. Seriously, these days when… Continue reading Reflecting on 2013
If ever there was a time where the fabric led in the creation of a garment, this maxi dress is it for me. When I saw this "Blooms Cotton Voile Print" in Mood's online collection, it just screamed, "Make me into a summer maxi dress - right now!!" Well, maybe it's a bit too dreamy… Continue reading Blooming Blues Maxi Dress in Cotton Voile
Have you seen Sewaholic's most recent pattern release, the Saltspring Dress? I was one of the lucky pattern testers, and I fear I've lost my job as I couldn't really find anything off about the pattern. I tried, too. I double checked all of the notches and walked all the seams, but Tasia does her… Continue reading The Summer Dress: Saltspring in Liberty
