Designing the Laura bag
I’ve been working on these patterns for LONG time. Let me tell you, it seems easy to put out a pattern, but it is a lot more work than I anticipated. Even the marketing side (packaging, pricing, outbound marketing, website,…
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.
Fall trends & fall sewing
Aack! I’m conforming to the marketers! It’s august 9th and I’m thinking fall! Noooo! Okay, let’s take a step back. What I still really want to sew this summer (but may not get to it) are two patterns from the…
Megan Nielsen Nursing/Maternity dress and top
I sewed this version of the Megan Nielsen nursing dress (below) MN1002 from a silky rayon jersey in light blue. The dress features an elasticized neckline and underbust empire seam with elasticated sleeves (which I omitted). I sewed a size…
Hot Patterns 3 Graces Cowl Tee
Gorgeous drapey tee shirts – a trio of them – grace this pattern. This top went together amazingly fast. So fast, I was actually surprised and looked to see what I’d missed in the instructions! I made this out of…
And the Laura bag begins to take shape…
After nearly a year, I’m working on finalizing the Laura diaper bag pattern. I have been working on it all day and am just about to PDF it (I’ll test the final pattern in the Laura dress fabric, taking photos…
no more sweaty babywearing!
Well, at least not because of a black carrier! I sewed a gorgeous ring sling out of a celadon green silk duppioni, with accents of teal (vintage) taffeta and teal aluminum sling rings. It’s just beautiful, a mix of that…
Not sewing, just waiting
I’m just waiting for baby right now. Bought a pattern online for a nursing top and dress from an independent designer that I’ve discovered lately. I had previously downloaded one of those crazy wrap tops (like Isabella Oliver) for maternity…
Pant draft progress
I’ve nearly finished my pants draft. It doesn’t look like much now, but it will soon. I’ve lowered the waistline 1″ though probably will not keep this at the CB, but bring that one up to the natural waist just…
Copying my favorite pants
So this is something completely on the side, but I’m copying a favorite pair of RTW pants for a tutorial online (not maternity pants). I’ll poke around on this project, draft them in Garment Designer and see where I end…
crafting disaster part deux
As if the first sling issue weren’t bad enough, I went to the local fabric store and bought MORE fabric, this time a slightly stretch teal poplin bottomweight. Laid it out and cut smack in the middle of it, never…