A good while ago, I claimed that I was going to start sewing for myself again after a hiatus prompted by multiple failed attempts. I haven't made good on that claim, but look! My patterns are super organized. That binder houses all the non-kids patterns I've accumulated over the years. Rather, it houses the photocopies of the pattern envelopes and is my reference binder. There are Burda, Butterick, McCalls, New Look, Simplicity, Vogue and Colette patterns, and aside from the Colette ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Belgian Style Guest Post
Good morning, friends! Today, I'm guest posting over at Straight Grain, and I hope you'll check out my Belgian-inspired creations there. They were fully approved by K!! Here are some teaser images... Below, K is trying to assemble a cardboard peacock from a fabulous book that was a gift from a dear friend (I just noticed that K has chocolate all over her face - not the Belgian kind, though that would have been such a great prop!): An upcycled dress: Butterflies! How can ... Read more
KCW Spring – The End (part 2)
Pre-KCW | Day 1 | Days 2 + 3 | Days 4 + 5 | Days 6 + 7 Done!!! All told, I made 13 items if I include the pre-KCW tunics which I think should count, don't you? 1 dress, 3 coats/outerwear, 3 tops, 3 tunics, 2 pairs of shorts and a pair of capri pants. Not too shabby, I must say. You'll notice that I didn't get too wild with color other than the long cardigan -- I had this idea of creating a "collection" if you will, so that things could be mixed and matched. I didn't get around to making one ... Read more
KCW Spring – The End (part 1)
I'm a little bit ashamed that I have only one garment to show for the last couple of days of KCW. I'm doubly ashamed that it is an astonishingly simple tunic to make and should not have taken me so long. Have you seen Jessica's prolific-ness? I had similar aspirations and didn't even come close. Simply amazing! And all the clothes are fabulous! But I toiled and it got done! And I think -- if I may be so bold -- this is very much my signature 'look'. The loose, tunic-y style, the polka ... Read more
Monday Outfit: KCW Spring – Days 4 & 5
Good morning, friends! Did you have a nice weekend? I hope so! Mine was spent sewing and sewing and sewing...you know, I always make these impossible lists of goals for myself and then I'm completely shocked when I don't get through even half of the list. Such was the case for this KCW. I am, however, quite happy with what I was able to get through. Warning: a mega-load of pictures to follow...First up, the adorable sleeveless top and shorts combo. I should mention that I completed the ... Read more