Happy Friday! So, yesterday marked the third year of this little virtual notebook/sketchbook of mine. Three years that whisked right on by, full of surreal and life-altering changes, the whole nine yards. My thoughts are still very much aligned with what I pondered for my second "blogiversary" here (why, oh why are there so many unpalatable words associated with blogs, including the word "blog"??) I've decided to do something different and will take two weeks off from here. My mom is coming ... Read more
The Great Pattern Hack
It's my turn to chatter on about the lovely collaboration with Melissa of A Happy Stitch and Michael Miller Fabrics (via Kait of Making it Fun): The Great Pattern Hack! My pattern hacking skills are still pretty basic, so I didn't get all fancy or wild on you, but I had lots and lots of fun modifying the Southport Dress into two garments. First up, the strappy-backed tank: I selected the Indigo Midnight Cotton Couture, which has a drapey hand and feels like an ever so slightly ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! How awesome is that shot of K up there that's on our fridge? She partook in an all-girls skateboard camp last week and loved it so much, she wants me to sign her up for another camp session. I would have never guessed that this would be the sport of choice for my girl (my heart may not be able to handle it -- she can now "drop-in" from the highest ramp and I have my eyes partially covered as I watch her glide down smoothly then do a "kick-turn"). "Mama," she tells me, "I think I ... Read more
Not Buying Clothes: Year Three
So, it's that time of year again when I fondly recall that the last time I willingly purchased a piece of apparel for me and K was July of 2012. I say "willingly" because I'm still miffed about having to shell out cash for a couple of t-shirts and a pair of knit capris last year on an unplanned trip. I'm going to disregard that particular incident and act as though my three-year track record of clothes shopping abstention is unblemished. What makes this truly remarkable is that I used to love ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Henry Dress in Gradients of Grey
Good morning! We're still recovering from the Fourth of July party, the heat and technical blips, but I have a new garment to share today, and that's always an energy booster for me. A few months ago, I had fun sewing up the Franklin dress + tunic (in fact, K wore the tunic when we went to see the fireworks on Saturday). The lovely Erin of Brooklyn Pattern Co. contacted me again recently to see if I'd be interested in giving the Henry dress a try. But of course! I had a hard time ... Read more