What I am sewing for fall 2026
It’s going to be 91 degrees today (in the Great Lakes region!!) on September 1st. And you all know I am a SUMMER GIRL all the way through, but of course, the kids are back in school so I am…
paradise
I'm Ann. I've been sewing since I was 9. My first project was a denim wrap skirt. Thrifting is a way of life for me - both eco-chic and financially savvy.
Sewing with Satin (without tears)
I have a sticker from my Local Fabric Store that says Not Today, Satin (Not Today, Satan) after the common misspelling of the name of the lord of darkness. Sewing with satin is not for the weak. Or is it?…
Scrap origami rectangle cocoon jacket you can sew in 30 minutes
This is from an article from Threads Magazine from about 25 years ago and it showed this fun Scrap origami rectangle cocoon jacket you can sew in 30 minutes. The basics of this jacket is it’s made from 2 3/4…
How to get rid of Pinterest AI slop in your searches
There’s a hack going around to rid your Pinterest AI of slop in your searches, and it’s so simple and beautifully funny! You CAN use an adblocker like Adblock Plus to remove ads, but this works even better. Simply put…
Barrel pants sewing patterns (a love letter and a review)
I know barrel leg pants are getting a lot of hype right now – they’ve been around for a while now (since 2022) in earnest and they are seemingly getting lots of traction (along with their cousin, the balloon pant.)…
Lisbon Pant sewing pattern and batik + dye
This is both my review of the Lone Daffodil Lisbon Pant sewing pattern and a showcase of some fun batik & dyeing I did on them too. This is a 100% upcycled project as well. I started with a beige…
Easy no-pattern skirt to sew with less than a yard of fabric
You can sew a simple skirt with less than a yard of fabric! I sewed this black printed skirt with less than a yard of fabric over 20 years ago and it still looks amazing! It’s high quality rayon fabric…
Whatever you create is so much cooler than what you can buy on Amazon
My Pinterest feed is full of Amazon sponsored spam. Yuck. Yours too? I mark it to filter it out but still. And that gets me thinking – even if you WERE tempted to buy the (hang on I have to…
Sew a strapless bandeau summer 2-piece dress or jumpsuit (from free sewing patterns)
Summer is HERE! At least in the northern hemisphere. Sew a strapless bandeau summer 2-piece dress from 2 free sewing patterns! The August Bandeau Blouson Tube top is a great top for any skirt base – you’ll be sewing the…
The 90s fashion has returned – where to find great 90s style sewing patterns
The 90s style has returned with a big bang. Both the popularity of shows like the modern “Love Story” and streaming originals “Seinfeld” “Friends” and others, the 90s and 00s revival of fashion is apparent. Here’s where to find 90s…