Recently I’ve been blessed (lucky, really) to be featured along with 5 other incredible ladies in the MyDaily article “Seven Reasons Why Sewing Is A Big Deal“. Now, any fellow seamstress already knows why sewing is a big deal. It’s our hobby, our creative outlet, our reason to blog, sometimes our day job, …it’s our [...]
Too Big For My Doll House
This is my latest sewing project made using the Sewaholic Cambie pattern. Instead of making the full dress, I just left off the top and made a skirt version! This skirt is the best thing I’ve ever sewn to date. Not because it was challenging to make, but because of cleanliness and execution on my [...]
artist pop up at nido
If you’re going to be in the Burlington, Vermont area this summer be sure to stop by nido and check out these local artisan pop-up shows. Featuring pottery by Jeremy Ayers, jewelry by Jennifer Kahn, and quilts by Ashley of Film in the Fridge. Meet the artists and shop for some gorgeous fabric and yarn [...]
Dressmaking in 1949
This collection of photos, simply titled “Fashion Pattern”, was taken by Nina Leen on July 7th in 1949. I love catching a glimpse of sewing from past decades, so I thought I should share these for fellow sewers who will also appreciate them. Wait until you see the inflatable dress form. Pretty funny! via Google [...]
I’m Peggy Olson the new girl
My original Mad Men dress plans have to be put on hold since I’m taking an impromptu trip to visit my mom in NY for a week or two. Now I have to finish the Mad Men Sewing Challenge project before the end of this week and I really don’t want to rush the pink dress and [...]
Sew For Victory Final Project Parade
Well, this is the end. Sew For Victory has been a massive success with a final count of 172 members and 490 photos in the Flickr pool. I love that there was a great mix of authentic 40′s and 40′s inspired garments. You all did a fantastic job! Wil and I worked really hard (hours [...]
