The other day, I was pulling out of the preschool dropoff and had the choice of turning right, where I’d run the gauntlet of fast food, favorite sub shops and even a grocery store. Or turning left, which is largely…
I pulled this from BurdaStyle (the German web site). I have inherited a couple pairs of ‘carrot’ pants, vintage Escada, and am making them skinnier at the ankles like this pair. I like the roomy trouser look as well. But…
Lovely, just lovely. Look at all those colors! If I had a grand to spend and had to spend it (because I’d probably save it, in my retirement account!) I’d buy 10 pairs (and ask for a volume discount!!) I…
As soon as I saw this pattern previewed on the Jalie site, I knew I had to have it. I had my MIL preorder it for my birthday, and it arrived the day after! Of course, it took me 3…
I started sewing this reversible hoodie in “shockwave” a Missoni-esque rayon lycra from Christine’s fall collection 2011 about a month ago. It is basically two identical hooded jackets sewn together and turned right side out through an opening in the…
I scaled back this year, but still am sewing. Tonight I’m making a pup tent (indoors or out!) for my niece and nephew, aged 6 and 4, two plush pillows and a floor cloth for them. The tent is a…
Twice in two days I’ve seen two women, in almost an identical outfit, but each, I could clearly identify her age (young or middle-aged). As I am now, a middle-aged mother of two (that brings to mind a whole host…
This is a super easy tute, and cheap to do. You can purchase inexpensive knit shirts, or get some from thrift or second-hand stores. Don’t be afraid to cut up a trendy tee with some detail at the neckline or…
This evening I had to scrape a good 3/4″ of heavy wet snow off my car with an umbrella. I was dressed in a long trench coat and rain boots, which tells you what the weather was like when I…
Just passed a granny in a hooded cape, tunic, leggings and tall boots. It is always very clear to me Lansing is somewhat of a style backwoods when I come here.
I won this pattern in a contest last winter It’s been slated for a bright coral, pink and purple abstract floral since then. And now, on the day with the first snow of the season, I finish a summery top!…
I cut out the babywearing panel, neck cowl and baby hat tonight. I recycled an old Polartec 300 jacket that I made hubby years ago, for the baby hat. It’s super thick fleece, I’m not even sure the present 300…