bought some classics
I bought three basic cardigans today. A black cardi, to replace the Jcrew one that tore through the actual knitted fabric (it was probably 20 years old), a magenta baby cable cardi, and a coral pink cardi. I wasn’t sure…
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.
Leggings, done
Boy that was easy! Sewed the microfleece powerstretch leggings in under an hour. I do need to shorten them a smidge (they’re bunchy around the ankles) but they are fantastic! I did the serged-on waistband with zigzag topstitch and it…
I’m taking the plunge
I’ve always wanted to sew swimwear, so I’m buying two swimsuit patterns. The Kwik Sew tankini and the Elizabeth Lee Nursing classics tank. I decided on the tank because I may want a suit I can actually swim (as in…
I found a swimsuit pattern
that I think i can alter for nursing and that I will like, and serves my needs. It’s Kwik Sew 3608, a lovely strapless tankini. I’ll lengthen the body twice it’s normal length and do some ruching straps on the…
fashion as sport
Tonight, I got a lovely yoga/bodywear/sportswear catalog in the mail. Lots of knit tops and pants, fun dresses, some of those legging/miniskirt combos and a laid back attitude with cool graphics. It inspired me to do 35 minutes of yoga…
where oh where has my sewing time gone?
Not at home today, and have a busy week so the sewing is currently on hold. I have three cut-out projects to sew so that’s a head start. i can be right at the machine working in a flash if…
Memorable
So I was telling my friend Sue that I wanted to be memorable for a new prospective client meeting today, and I should wear my cape. She agreed, a cape is edgy and classic and would be memorable. Except it…
If only the editors of Lucky narrated my closet…
I get bored with my closet. So I sew, or shop. But really, if someone would just come in and narrate my wardrobe, I’d like it more. So here goes: Scoop up this merino wool turtleneck in the most luscious…
Altering patterns
I altered the ELNC 207 to have the higher sleeve caps of the 307 version. I am using view 3, the flared overlay, and adding rosettes. I didn’t have enough of this to do in the pink heathered knit with…
Next up…
Fleece ski pants (Christine Jonson leggings pattern in smooth/stretch fleece) Pink wicking tank – nursing, Elizabeth Lee Nursing Classics Brown stretch velvet top – either Christine Jonson shirred princess wrap with long sleeves OR Jalie 2787 with long sleeves (trace…