Me Made May Challenge – sew the things you don’t usually sew
My me-made May challenge is to sew what I wear. And today’s post is all about what I wore today that I did NOT sew. And how me made May for me is to sew the things I don’t usually…
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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.
Is sewing turning into a Millennial-dominant hobby?
Is sewing turning into a Millennial dominant hobby? And what does that mean for other generations of sewists? The other day I was working on a project with my hands and I wanted to listen to something, so I thought,…
Me Made May fabric scrap storage ottoman and knit blazer
Me Made May Day 1 2023 kicks off with…a seat? What? Yes, I’m sitting in my pics, with my feet on my me made may fabric scrap storage ottoman wearing a knit blazer that I also made. I know most…
Cold spring? Here’s my roundup of cozy cardigan and jacket sewing patterns
It’s a cold spring again – and it’s always a cold spring. Here’s my roundup of cozy cardigan and jacket sewing patterns for a cold spring. We have at least four weeks of unseasonably cold weather coming, for much of…
Pattern Review: Pio Pant by Ready to Sew
I chose the Pio pant by Ready to Sew, a French designer, for this pattern review. These are easy to sew (rated advanced beginner) pant pattern with nice details and a fabulous fit. Ready to see how they look? The…
Sew a Capsule Wardrobe for Festival Season
Hear me out – I’m a middle aged mom, but I love local and regional music festivals! Here’s my take on what you can sew (and grab from your closet) to wear as a capsule wardrobe for music festival season!…
Me Made May 2023 Pattern Roundup
Me Made May 2023 is almost upon us! This challenge, started a decade ago by So, Zo (a sewing blogger and podcaster) is the annual showcase where people who make their own clothes show how they wear them every day…
Spring Mini Capsule Wardrobe to Sew
Looking to jumpstart sewing for a new season? Here’s a spring mini capsule wardrobe to sew in sizes 12-16. I’ve pulled up a winter project that didn’t get done into spring – the Pio Pants by Ready to Sew (French…
Sewing over 50: Why sewing matters for people over age 50
Sew over 50 #sewover50 is a popular hashtag on Instagram. And a lot of sewists post on Instagram. More designers are including over 50 models in their sewing pattern design features. And more of us sew! Why does sewing matter…
Hot Patterns Dragonfly Kimono Pattern Review & Sewing Tips
I love this kimono! I’ll wax poetic about it on a video (below) but here’s my review of the HotPatterns Dragonfy Kimono sewing pattern and some sewing tips for it. First, this is not your boxy kimono. There are plenty…