Here is the Vintage Vogue V1172 that I made for the lovely Miss Bailey to wear to prom! This was by far the hardest garment I have ever made. However, I think it turned out amazing and Bailey looks absolutely stunning in it.

Anna Maria Horner has a super cute (and FREE) skirt pattern. Here is my spring version made out of new Liberty fabric I purchased at Fancy Tiger. Also, I had to share a photo of our new (used) coffee table. It is vintage modern, probably from the 60′s, and made in India. I love it.

I love Sew Liberated’s Schoolhouse Tunic pattern. I teach others how to make them at Fancy Tiger and even give them as gifts!

I love to see all the beautiful palettes and garments that people are posting over on the Forum at Colette Patterns blog. I finally completed my first garment for the Spring Palette Challenge. It is a lovely little dress made from Simplicity 2472. It is a Cynthia Rowley design and very simple to make in [...]

I am in the process of cleaning and organizing my sewing room. Today, Martha Stewart posted a tutorial on how to make a sewing machine cover from a tea towel. I had to give it a try. I added some decorative applique to the towel.

My two little girls are getting so big. On Wednesday’s, they each attend school for a full day. They both love it and have so much fun, but when they get home they are really tired and hungry. I want to make them each a snack mat. Something cute and comforting that can help them [...]

Dress – I plan to use Simplicity pattern 2472. A Cynthia Rowley design. I am using some Liberty of London Tana Lawn fabric I purchased on my last trip to Britex Fabrics in San Francisco. Prom Dress – I am making a special prom dress for a very special young lady. I am using Vintage [...]

Here is my inspiration board for the Spring Palette Challenge hosted by Colette Patterns. I started with orange, which is my favorite color. Then I used my interpretation of a vintage kitchen palette of orange, teal, cream and black. I want to infuse some hippie spirit as well into the items I sew up. Here [...]

The amazing Sarai of Colette Patterns is hosting a great sewing challenge. It is the Spring Palette Challenge of 2011. I am going to participate! How could I not participate. I am looking forward to thinking about longer days, blooming flowers & lighter clothes made of bright colors. I can’t think of a better project [...]