paradise

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.

Sew Baby reversible sundress

Is this not the cutest dress? I also made the elastic waist bloomer shorts in the navy (the reverse side). It came together pretty easily, too. I could see this as a jumper over a long sleeved shirt and leggings…

Burda holiday issue

This has got to be my favorite issue of the season. See, in Europe, people go away on Holiday in August, usually somewhere like the South of France, Italy, or Greece. It’s all about the sunshine in August in Europe.…

Cut the new dresses for Peanut!

Cut the Sew Baby twirly dress and the reversible sundress tonight. The reversible sundress is in two different fabrics – a red with butterflies cotton and a blue small-graphic print. The twirly dress is the floral linen I have in…

Wrap dress…done!

I’m taking the Hot Patterns tote up north, as well as the SewBaby Twirly dress and leggings patterns to finish up there at Mom’s place. I’ll post a pic of the dress this weekend, since it’s going with me too.…

New WordPress…and new patterns

Whew, new version, new tools. Thought it was time for a new look. I’m still tweaking it, but it’s enough for tonight. In my mail yesterday were these two patterns: the Elizabeth Lee Nursing Classics NC302 nursing and beyond dress…

sew sidelined

I got the flu a week ago, and it’s taken me til today to feel halfway normal. There may be sewing in my future. I am elevating the Riviera Jacket to the top after the two I have cut now…

Starting new sewing projects

Not letting grass grow under my feet at all…I have cut out the Christine Jonson Wrap Dress today in a bright big floral, and am in the process of cutting the Hot Patterns Metropolitan Homage Tote in a deep red…

Yet another 1010 flare leg pant!

I made it up in the black ottoman knit and they’re great! Like a heavyweight yoga or travel pant. Yummy. I need to give them a light press in the morning, and then I can actually wear them to the…