Category Archives: sewing blog

Burda 7081

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

I’ve made friends with Burda and I’m all the better for it!  I was trying to convince myself that Burda patterns weren’t for me, but had a problem doing so. I really liked the looks of so many patterns! Was … Continue reading →

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Merry, Merry Month of May

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Make that the Merry, Merry Well, Hello! After sewing almost non-stop for over a year and a half, I’m ready to take the Me-Made-May’13 challenge created by the cute, creative and energetic Zoe from SoZoWhatDoYouKnow. Her challenge now in its … Continue reading →

Posted in Me-Made-May'13, New Look Sewing Patterns, sewing blog, Sewing Tops | Tagged , , , | 40 Comments

Twist and Shout

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

I planned on publishing a post with  F O U R  garments  and here I am with  O N E. …….. and it looks really easy doesn’t it?  Well, it wasn’t. I’m determined to master sewing casual clothes, but mistakenly I’ve confused … Continue reading →

Posted in Burda Patterns, Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 81 Comments

EASTER

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

When I realized the weather would be too cold to wear my navy lace dress for Easter, I set it aside for Mother’s Day, but I didn’t give up on such a pretty lace making its Easter debut, and made … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate Spade, Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, Sewing with Lace, skirt pattern | Tagged , , , , , | 56 Comments

Mood Sewing Network Lace Challenge

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

While Tory Burch may refer to her Ginevra dress as the little lace sundress in the classic shade of navy, I’m calling my new navy lace dress my Easter dress, and it better warm up or I’m in trouble. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Craftsy, Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, sewing bloggers, Sewing Dresses, Sewing with Lace, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 119 Comments

Party Pep – Vogue 8815

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I’m a little late to the party with this pattern but I’ve finally arrived Vogue 8815 has received dozens of favorable reviews on PR.  I came close to buying a Kate Spade zebra peplum made in the same style, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Kate Spade, sewing blog, Sewing Tops, silk, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , , | 67 Comments

Style Arc Willow

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.”  A. A. Milne Had I known organizing my sewing room would result in a two-week hiatus from sewing AND blogging, I bet I would still … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Sewing, Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, Style Arc Patterns, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 76 Comments

Le temps de nettoyage!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

My sewing room looks like an absolute war zone. From pictures knocked off the wall to a floor covered with everything and anything. Would you believe my calendar is still showing August 2011? I started sewing my own clothes on … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Cherry Pix !

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

While waiting for my latest garment post to be published by Mood, I received a lovely surprise! The very clever and always witty Cherry Pix nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blog/One Lovely Blogger award!  Many thanks Cherry Pix!    … Continue reading →

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Holiday Fasting

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

A funny thing happens when sewers quit buying clothes…… they become very clothes conscious. At least that is what’s going on with the RTW Fasters, and it certainly happened with me. I became obsessed with all things clothes. I recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Mood Fabrics, Project Runway, Ready to Wear Fast, sewing blog, Sewing Dresses, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 31 Comments