Sewing for the life you have now
I’m standing in the middle of the road with my pants behind me. This is the lyric that my hubby heard from that song, and it never fails to crack me up whenever it comes on and he sings it…
Early winter cozy capsule wardrobe to sew
Sew yourself an early winter cozy capsule wardrobe with just a few sewing patterns and a mix of cozy knit and wool fabrics. I selected ALL of these from stash – pattern and fabric – but I’ll tell you where…
Emerson Pant & Shorts Review
The Emerson Pants and Shorts Sewing Pattern from True/Bias has quickly become one of my go-to patterns. It fit me well right out of the envelope, which is surprising (and it’s not always the case with other reviewers, so do…
Classic Wool Blazer and Jeans – Sewing Pattern Review & Recommendations
Looking to sew the classic wool blazer and jeans look? Here are my sewing pattern review & pattern recommendations! This is part of my 30×30 capsule wardrobe, and as such, I’m making it a new blog post for the algorithm…
30 x 30 autumn capsule wardrobe to sew
What’s a 30 x 30 capsule wardrobe? You take 30 pieces from your closet, and wear / mix them for 30 days. It’s designed to keep you IN your closet, instead of looking elsewhere (instagram, pinterest) with the wanties and…
Sewing Pattern Review ME 2033 Know Me Wave Set
This Wave Set caught my eye immediately when it was released last spring. I haven’t bought a Big (6?) sewing pattern in years – maybe even 2 decades, but I snapped this up and two other patterns too. The Know…
Sew a French Girl-Inspired Wardrobe
Sew your own French Girl-inspired spring wardrobe using popular sewing patterns The French seem to have a certain je ne sais quoi in their dressing. It’s at once both effortless and put together. New for 2023, I updated it with…
Sew a Bias Slip Skirt
It’s nearly fall – but a great fall/spring transition garment is the bias slip skirt. Here are my picks to sew a bias slip skirt for fall or spring! The bias slip skirt is an a-line skirt cut on the…
Sew your own espadrilles shoes!
The perfect spring/summer cotton shoe is the espadrille. You can sew your own espadrilles shoes! Years ago, there was a website called Espadrilles, Etc. and I mean years ago (1997 ish). You could buy them in every color. Guess what?…
Sewing Wardrobe Color Palettes for Every Season
How to plan your sewing wardrobe color palettes for every season! In this video, I take you through the idea that your fall/winter color palettes don’t have to be traditional ones! You can mix it up with what YOU like…
How to Wear White Jeans in Winter
How to wear white jeans in winter! Back in the Polyvore days, I planned this capsule wardrobe, but recently referred to it in a sewing video. What DO you wear with white jeans in winter? And yes, I wear my…
Stash Beyond Life Expectancy
Conversation with a (sewing) friend today: I’m considering that I have reached SBLE – Stash Beyond Life Expectancy. That is, my fabric (pattern) stash is maybe more than I can make. I am pretty sure NOT on the fabric side,…