Category Sew Paradise

I did not realize until tonight that Jalie comes down to  a girls’ size 2~ So peanut is getting some matching tops to mama! I have only one Jalie top so far but that might get me to order more…

I sewed a great version of the princess coat 427, in that yummy raspberry and cream boucle I bought at Christine’s studio open house last fall. It was easy! In fact, I was not even nervous to sew a jacket…

The girls on SR are doing a sewalong, and we’re making the Princess wrap. I’m going to use that lavendar rayon lycra I bought a few years ago for this version. This top is really easy (note, I edited this…

I’ve seen these fabrics, and they are DELISH! And she’s able to offer them at a lower price. I picked up Lush Sage rayon lycra and Amber Peach rayon lycra at her studio a week ago, at the pant fitting. …

The problem is I forget I have half of it with the state of our jammed closets. So in the new house, a new commitment to wearing all the stuff that I have. Anything that’s slightly not quite, goes to…

Four of us are headed to Christine Jonson’s for a pant fitting day on Sunday. Should be fantastic day! Lot of clothes-trying-on, getting well-fitted pants patterns, and having some fun talking and thinking sewing for an entire day! I think…

this morning I tossed on a knit nursing dress and boots. This was the easiest outfit ever, polished, professional for a busy day of meetings, and, yet, i got out the door on a crazy morning with ease. I need…

That’s all I wanted. Sunny, bright florals! I had my spring pilgrimage to Vogue, courtesy of a gift certif from hubby and got what was on the list. I also, practically, got two twills, for shorts and pants. So in…

Okay, so I know that this isn’t sewing, but it is crafting. I was reading that my local moms like me group is doing mother’s bracelets at an upcoming event. I am probably not going to be able to go,…

I finished the ruffle top and it’s FANTASTIC. Perfect, fitted, gorgeous. Can I just say one more time how much I love Christine Jonson Patterns? Honestly. I made this almost right out of the envelope, making only a neckline adjustment…