Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s 90s minimalist looks are easy to recreate with a handful of sewing patterns that aren’t even vintage- but they’re part of a stock from a designer who DID design for the minimalist 90s. I’ll share my favorites…
You see these all the time on Pinterest or on ads or on AMZN – the luxury lounge set. It’s a knit top, pants and a wrap or vest. Here’s my take on it with things from my closet, and…
I sewed a quick and fun vest from a vintage pattern while staying at a youth hockey tournament hotel. I brought my travel machine, sewed the vest and wore it the next day! I also showcase an envelope clutch purse…
I purchased a few new Simplicity patterns for spring 2026. Let’s explore them together! S3197 – this cape with 2 views is one that MimiG sewed recently. I plan to make this from some stash wool fabric. If you’ve inherited…
it’s 2026! Time for the Make Nine 2026 sewing plans. I use my own Make Nine grid, available for free download (see the bottom of this post). I have planned both summer and winter sewing projects with this make nine…
Our family travels a lot – from work travel to travel sports to overseas and vacation travel, we’re gone a LOT. I sewed everyone a travel laundry bag last winter and they’re great! Just big enough for a week or…
This time of year we’re all looking for a gift that says “I love you!” more than anything you can buy on Amazon. These two great gifts are examples of things you can make for your loved ones. At left…
Sewing a reversible nylon raincoat – my longest Work In Progress ever! I started this coat from a (now) vintage Vogue Elements pattern back in 1997!! This pattern, now vintage, is one of the Vogue Elements line from the early…
I was inspired by this capelet from designer Devi Kroll. So I went to a thrift store, bought a man’s sweater (any sweater you can slide over your shoulders with comfort is fine – men or women’s) and turned it,…
Get ready to be on trend with stylish sport-chic sewing patterns to sew for this fall. I recently purchased several in the trendy sport chic and lounge sewing pattern category. I bought these because my life is increastingly casual –…
Hockey moms are the true anchor of the most expensive of youth sports*. The rinks are freezing (but at least you normally can control the precipitation indoors), the hours are long, the driving is even longer. Hockey moms need to…
My birthday is in October, this is a year of sewing patterns – celebrating a handmade birthday wardrobe. Here’s what I’ve sewed since last birthday (links to all the blog posts below!) Finished some 1990s jeans and jean shorts (from…