Springtime always seems like a busy time of year. Along with Easter projects, veggie garden planning, birthdays (BIG 40 for me and an even BIGGER 5 for Mira!) and getting used to the new groove after the long slow winter months, I have also been busy sewing up some clothes for myself. Of course I [...]

I did it. I made another Smashing Smock from the Seams to Me pattern book by Anna Maria Horner. Remember this? This time I made it out of a cherished piece of vintage fabric given to me by one of my favorite people in the whole world, Lois Hartman. If you don’t already know who [...]

I had such a wonderful time participating in the Winter Vintage Swap. My swap partner sent me the loveliest treasures. I was also the very fortunate winner of a ridiculously cool vintage clutch. It is going to go perfectly with some of my new Spring frocks I am making. The very fun and Funky Mommy [...]

The 2010 Winter Vintage Swap just came to an end and just take a look at what arrived in the mail for me this weekend! Thank you Erin! The fabric and notions were her grandmother’s. I know just what I want to make from the wonderful brown and cream yardage. It would make a lovely [...]

I loved Holly Hobbie when I was five years old. I had an assortment of clothing, toys, dolls and collectibles that my mom and other family members gave me. I came across this vintage Simplicity pattern circa 1973 for a Holly Hobbie inspired prairie dress. My mom had made me an outfit from this exact [...]

I attempted to make myself a Twinkle Sews Magic Tunic. Wenlan Chia’s version in her book is beautiful. I happened to have 4 yards of beautiful mustard colored crepe suiting in my stash. It has a wonderful feel and drape. I knew this pattern would be a challenge. What I didn’t know is that I [...]

I took inspiration from this incredible mama and turned one of Mira’s drawings of herself into a plushie doll for her to play with. Mira did all the stuffing and chose the fabrics. She also drew a picture of Willow and we are working on a doll for her too. It was so much fun!

Workout 6 in 200 Projects is to get out there and draw. Draw all the time. Draw everything. I have been working on my sketching and I think I have made BIG improvements thanks to Gordon who gave me a little fashion illustration lesson in PV over Christmas. Thank you Gordon! I used the latest [...]

I made myself a new tunic using this pattern: by Meg of Sew Liberated. I love tunics. As a nursing mother I feel that a tunic lets me almost wear a dress but with the comfort and modesty of a comfy top. Paired with jeans or leggings, this top is quickly going to become one [...]

Remember this? Here is the new one being worked on and made up right next to the other. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to get both girls sleeping all night in their room together. Wish me luck!