I first saw the Fringe Dress by Chalk and Notch on Instagram and thought it was a gorgeous pattern. But I was also terrified of it. It has two views. One has buttons, the horror! And the other has a complicated neckline that means needing facings…
Tag: sewing
Why you might want to sew your own clothes
I wrote this post more than once. I wasn’t even sure what I wanted to say, but at the end it turned into an argument for why you might want to sew your own clothes. I don’t really do resolutions but I do have monthly…
A journal pen bandolier { or a whatchamacallit }
Last week I came across this journal keeping method called Bullet Journal and I fell in love with it. It is simple, analog and easy to use. I usually keep journals to jot down notes and reminders but they always get muddled up after a few…
Tilda dolls are my new obsession
Until a few weeks ago I had no idea what Tilda dolls were. I came across them on Pinterest and thought they were the coolest looking dolls ever. They are whimsical yet sophisticated. I love how the options are unlimited and a simple change of fabric…
I don’t want to see another Hello Kitty for a very long time
I am a Hello Kitty fan, but really I don’t want to see the little kitten for quite some time. I made 36 little zippered pouches shaped like kitty for party favors for my daughter’s 3rd birthday. I also made 36 little coloring books. Each kid…
Friday’s Finished Object: The Jacket
I wanted to make a jacket for Lulu. Yes I got obsessed with the idea of making a jacket. So I spent 3 days looking for the perfect pattern. Something that looked good and wouldn’t be too difficult to make. I got the pattern from dear my kids…
My Creative Space: Finally
I finally got a sewing machine. Well my husband got it for me as a birthday present. 🙂 He now knows that making stuff makes me happy so he helps fund my creativeness. Normal people learn to use a sewing machine. Normal people do not go…