More nursing patterns
I bought four Elizabeth lee nursing patterns tonight (sale on the site). The photos there are kinda dorky – and they need newer mothers modeling. But I have seen the very same styles in my latest nursingwear catalogs so I…
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.
Babywearing coat!
Babywearing coat, side view, full length Babywearing coat link Doesn’t that look fabulous! I’m impressed. I followed all the instructions exactly and it came out really well. A very chic just above the knee length coat, with babywearing panel to…
New hot patterns
their new Riviera line debuted today. Ooh la la. Now I’ve only ever made 3 patterns by them (muslin tested a fourth, under construction). But I love the line. This one is, as it’s name implies, a resort-wear collection of…
UFO weekend – status!
Sewed: 1 pr flannel pajamas 1 flannel nightgown 1 re-worked nursing top (a redo from last summer, took it apart and resewed it with some better features) 1 red satin clutch 1 toile canvas make-up bag Mended/finished: Hemmed 3 skirts…
UFO weekend
I’m a third of the way into UFO weekend. G. got up late so I got a late start, but by 1pm I had hemmed all three skirts – the two pleated silk, and gray leather – a shirt of…
Tube tops
So I love Hot Patterns. My banded tube top is all the rage this summer – and I already have one! But I did see this wrapover keyhole banded tube top which would make fantastic nursing access with a double…
maxi dress?
So I’ve been seeing the maxi sundress this season and wondering. Is it for me? But then I read an e-mail newsletter for fashionistas and they recommended it with lots of bangly bracelets and flat shimmery sandals. And THEN I…
So much of sewing is thinking
From thinking of what to create, to thinking about pattern editing or fitting, to thinking about how to do whatever the task is at hand. So I don’t feel bad about thinking. And I count reading Burda WOF as sewing,…
is it spring yet? and a note to the spammers
Dang, the spammers found my comments. But voila, word press has a mark all & delete to spam. yay! On to other things. Is it spring yet? I’m desperate for spring, and yet, no time to sew the winter babywearing…
Patterns I already have part deux
So I’m thinking of skiing leggings and another nursing sports bra. And I’m surfing the Christine Jonson site and see basewear one – leggings and a crop cami that looks like the nursing sports bra! Fabric AND patterns I already…