Jalie Simone Shorts Pattern Review
I’ve made these before, but never for myself. This is my Jalie Simone Shorts Pattern Review. In short? Make these! Pun, intended! True to Jalie, the fit is good (Jalie runs “narrow” – that is, I find there’s not a…
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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.
Sewing patterns for trackpants for fall and winter
Trackpants are THE IT garment of fall 2023, and here are some of my favorite sewing patterns for trackpants for fall and winter. I am also going to show you a few hacks, and a couple how-to on attaching the…
Sewing a mindful, stylish wardrobe
Sewing a mindful wardrobe full of stylish outfits for midlife, midsize women is a goal many of us have when we start to sew. We recognize that we need less, and the world needs us to need less. From fast…
The August Bandeau Blouson Tube Top is here!
I’ve launched the August Bandeau Blouson Tube Top! This fun and fast to sew top for knit or woven fabrics is easy to sew, beginner-friendly and friendly to the midlife, midsize midsection! I’m planning a sewalong too – for now…
How to curate smaller sections of your handmade wardrobe to create capsule wardrobes
You probably have a full closet. I do too! But finding tomorrow’s outfit in that can sometimes be hard. You gravitate toward what you wore with what last time, and you sometimes stand in that packed closet, full of things…
Sewing for post-menopause with style – Adjusting to a changing body
I’ll admit, I’m one of those perpetually thin people that got blindsided in my mid 50s by weight gain. I’d been thin (even painfully thin at times) my whole life. And then one day I woke up and there was…
What I sewed for my trip to Europe – capsule wardrobe for overseas travel
Here’s what I sewed, wore and how it went with my capsule wardrobe for overseas travel. My family and I traveled to central Europe for 2 weeks (Germany, Austria, Czech Republic) during the big heat wave (or at least that…
Sewing for your overseas Europe vacation
Three QUICK things you should sew for an overseas vacation this summer or fall: 2. An easy and comfy knit midi skirt you can make in an hour (knit or woven options) 3. A wrap/poncho for the plane and cooler…
Sewing garments from fabric scraps
You have a lot more fabric than you think you do! And for those of you with big stashes, you also have that scrap stash that can be turned into really great garments! I’ve been working on scrap busting projects…
Summer bucket list and sewing bucket list
It’s SUMMER! And I am a summer beach girl through and through. Although I love four seasons, THIS one is my favorite. I’m sharing my favorite easy sewing projects this summer (including a LFS pick that I’m also sewing along…