I’m Ann and I love to sew
At Sew Paradise, you'll find creative DIY, sewing pattern reviews, pattern modification for tops and dresses that make breastfeeding a baby easier. Classic style - jackets, jeans, wide leg trousers, capes, cashmere, ballet flats and the iconic wrap dress are staples of SewParadise. I thrift, shop consignment, and sew, to lessen my impact on sweatshop labor. Eco chic, classically styled CEO mother of two. Follow me!
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Category Archives: Shopping
Three ways to wear shorts with a blazer or jacket
It seems like an awfully long time since women’s shorts were in such fashion – I don’t mean that women weren’t wearing shorts, just that high fashion hadn’t zeroed in on shorts. Or even trickled that down to trendy retailers. … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Paradise, Sew Paradise, Thrifting, Use the Good Stuff You Already Have
Tagged David Aubrey, fashion, Forever 21, Forever New, Full Tilt, H&M, J.Crew, Jules Smith, Lucky Brand, Mango, Monki, polyvore, style, Topshop
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Sewparadise is on vacation! Fun and fashion in Delray Beach, Florida.
It is a beautiful morning in Delray Beach. Cool especially by Florida standards. Even Michigan me is wearing white jeans, black cardI sweater and an aqua pashmina. Today I pick up my bicycle transportation for the long weekend. Delray is … Continue reading
Posted in handbags, Sew Paradise, Shopping, Thrifting
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Preppy nursing fashionista
I had a friend describe my style as ‘preppy’ a few months back. I always termed this ‘modern classics’ myself, but OK, preppy. It fits. I’m a sailing mom in a midwest college town, and I love beaches up north … Continue reading
Winter basics and some shoppin’
I pulled this from BurdaStyle (the German web site). I have inherited a couple pairs of ‘carrot’ pants, vintage Escada, and am making them skinnier at the ankles like this pair. I like the roomy trouser look as well. But … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing idea list, Shopping, Thrifting
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This just makes me happy
Lovely, just lovely. Look at all those colors! If I had a grand to spend and had to spend it (because I’d probably save it, in my retirement account!) I’d buy 10 pairs (and ask for a volume discount!!) I … Continue reading
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DIY No-sew nursing tops
This is a super easy tute, and cheap to do. You can purchase inexpensive knit shirts, or get some from thrift or second-hand stores. Don’t be afraid to cut up a trendy tee with some detail at the neckline or … Continue reading
My fantasy travel packing list…
…I pack for a sun vacation like this: swimsuit, sexy maillot style (it’s what all the French girls wear…)poncho, wide legged linen pants, wrap skirt, big sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. That’s it. Nothing more. Nothing less. It all fits into … Continue reading
Posted in Sew Paradise, Sewing idea list, SWAP, Thrifting
Tagged poncho, sewing a wardrobe, sewing ideas, sewing with a plan, swimwear
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woo hoo! I won!
I won a gift certificate to Motherwear! This is a breastfeeding clothing web site, from which, I own a lot of their tops and dresses. They’re always coming out with new designs, which I like. And I comment in their … Continue reading
Posted in nursing tops and dresses, Shopping
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More consignment shopping
I took off to my fave consignment boutique again. Shorts and skirts for summer. They had lots in sale, but not a lot of shorts. I got what I could find that fit, and also got a skirt. So two … Continue reading
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What is it with the shoes?
Am I that skinny? I stepped on the scale after dinner, 110 lbs. My lowest is 109 (in the last 20 years) and that was last month. But that still doesn’t explain how an 8N from three years ago in … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Paradise, Shopping, SWAP
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