I’m so over the Missoni thing
Yeah, I got locked out of Target for Missoni last week. So sad! What is it about those crazy zig zags that made everyone nuts? Dunno, but I am working on a zig zag of my own, a resurfacing of…
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.
UFOs – done
So I decided to just sew. I had to clean off my sewing cabinet anyway – we made a heroic cleanup of the playroom this weekend – and since it was clear, I said “just fifteen minutes” which, you know,…
More pattern tracing
I traced two from the july 2011 burdastyle mag. A wrap top and asymmetrical skirt, I plan to trace a drape jacket and dress that has a jersey top and woven skirt. Sewing will happen this week for sure.
this just in…fashion new says capes and ponchos are back
Didn’t I say they never went out? I think so. Actually, I think when I was in Paris in 2007, I saw a plethora of wraps, ruanas, capes and ponchos. Belted, tossed over a shoulder, elegant. But, officially, they have…
Winter babywearing sets
Coming soon! babywearing winter gift sets: Zip-in panel for most common styles of winter parkas, parent neckwarmer and matching baby hats! No matter what carrier style you use, sling, soft structured like an Ergo, or even a Snugli or Baby…
I haven’t sewed in a month!
eek! Deep in the dog days of Summer and I’m not sewing. Well, I am now. After two weekends off with family, I’m back for two more before taking off yet again. Last night, I traced out the Megan Nielsen…
The weather outside is delightful
It looks *just* like my blog! A gorgeous, sunny, perfectly blue sky July day. I have been sewing during naptime – so far, part of a maxi dress, part of a baby romper, a little girl skirt, and one buttonhole…
It’s a sewing summer weekend!
Independence day – I love how we celebrate. Some countries celebrate with large military displays of prowess – marching soldiers. Here? We fire up the barbecue, head out on long weekends to cabins from coast to coast, and eat a…
Summer’s back!
Just in time for the solstice! I have a terribly busy week at work, including two evening events this week (something I never or at least rarely do.) All this summer has me in an outdoorsy-fitnessy mood. Biking, running, yoga,…
Maybe if I sew for summer, it will return
What do you think? I am willing to try sewing voodoo if that’s what it takes to shake this raining and 60 degree weather we’ve suffered all spring! I bought white all-cotton thread to sew up three garments in white…