For most of my life, I haven’t been very athletic. I have always been smaller and weaker than my peers. The most ‘active’ I ever got was walking or biking to and from campus. After college I was very sedentary. I had an illness that caused a lot of fatigue and exercise seemed to make…
Knoxville Top
Yasss!! I finally found a top with a waist detail I actually like! This week, I tested and sewed the Knoxville Top (girls’), a new release pattern by New Horizons. (You can also find the Womens’ Knoxville Top here.) I’ve been trying to beef up mine and Cici’s fall wardrobe with some long sleeved shirts….
Gaia Tank Top
I enjoy my handmade wardrobe, but sometimes I wonder if my readers find my projects to be a bit run-of-the-mill. I love basics and I love to wear solid colors (as much as I love to wear florals) which are perhaps, not as interesting as more flashy projects. But once in a while, I enjoy…
Uvita Dolman Sweater
I’m on the Minerva Blogger network today, sharing my first Uvita Dolman Top. This sweater knit is everything I hoped it would be! Go check out the post here.
Itch to Stitch Blog Tour 2019
Hello, and welcome to the Itch to Stitch September Spotlight Tour! I’m happy to be adding my latest Itch to Stitch make to the lineup. Besides being treated to some lovely pattern inspiration, each day on the tour discount codes will be provided for the specific patterns highlighted. Use the code 920itsblogtour25 for 25% off all the…
Activewear Sewing into Fall
As we transition into fall, I’m thinking of what pieces I need for my activewear wardrobe. Where I live, the hot weather has come and gone and fall is whispering that it is coming soon. While I love sewing and wearing activewear clothing, I wear it more for lounging than for working out. To quote…
How to Fix a Gaping Armhole in a Knit Garment
You know the saying, “She thought she could, so she did”? Well, sometimes SHE thought she could…but didn’t think it through all the way, so she ended up making some mistakes. She DID, because hard work and problem-solving. Margot Peplum —> Dress Last week I decided to make the Margot Peplum by Love Notions. I…
Striped Jersey Dress – on Minerva Crafts blog
I’m super excited to be on the Minerva Crafts blog today with a fun little project, the Maggie Peplum by Love Notions. Head on over and check it out! I have made this pattern more this year than any other. It’s a keeper!
How to Make a Wool Coat Warmer with Interlining
I know it’s summer and coats are probably the last thing on your mind. But hear me out: sewing a wool coat is a pretty big undertaking. It’s not some quick t-shirt you cut out in an hour and sew in two hours. If you need a warmer coat (and I DID) why not get…
Canvas Pet Bed
Happy 4th of July to my friends in the USA! Today I’m on the Minerva Crafts Blog showing off the dog bed I made with their canvas and zippers. Head on over to the post and check it out!
Sew Americana 2019
I’m excited to be linking up with so many talented bloggers this week during the Sew Americana Blog Tour hosted by Wild and Wanderful! Can you believe it’s July?! This is my first summer in upstate NY. I am absolutely loving how lush and green the trees, shrubs and flowers are! We haven’t even had a…
Hermosa Shorts by Itch to Stitch Designs
Today’s blog is all about the new Hermosa Shorts by Itch to Stitch Designs. I had the opportunity to test this pattern this past week and am excited to share with you my project! The Hermosa Shorts are a high-waisted short with 3 different length options, a wide contour waistband and patch pockets on front…