I’m always overthinking my blog. In my recent bout of overthinking, I had this pattern coming up. I decided that instead of zipping though things, and making only one piece of an outfit, that I would make all three pieces. I had bought this pattern with myself in mind, so that’s who I was going…
Author: Coco B
Been There, Done That, Got The T-Shirt, And Made A Quilt
No pattern required for this one! This is for sure the most requested item I’ve had since I’ve been sewing. T-shirt quilts, and pants that needed to be hemmed. I have made so many t-shirt quilts. I’ve made them for family and I’ve made them for profit. I’ve made fun ones, like my first one,…
The “Pitching In And Helping Out” Apron
A local fundraiser was coming up. I really wanted to donate something to help out, so I decided on this vintage apron from 1953. I, of course, just happened to have this vintage rick rack in my stash. I thought it would match perfectly with this fabric. The pinks in the fabric matched the pink…
The “Just Like Staying In Bed” Jacket
This pattern had come up in my pattern collection, and I wasn’t really thrilled to make it. I decided to do View D, and make the most of it. I didn’t have any fur type fabric, or anything in my stash that would be good for a jacket. I also didn’t want to spend a…
One More Gift From Grandma Ann
My niece Kira was home from college for Thanksgiving. Her parents had Covid so she came home to me! I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make her a dress! She picked out a pattern and I got to work. Kira chose view B. We had the fabric picked out before the pattern. This…
Lauren’s Custom Gift
Once upon a vacation, we went here. Where and what is this little farm house, you might be asking. It’s Laura Ingalls Wilder’s house located in Mansfield, Missouri. It is a must see for any “Little House On The Prairie” fan. While buying up everything in the gift shop, I bought this cloth doll pattern….
Mending, Upcycling, and Refashioning
In between my sews, even more sewing happens! I am a strong believer in mending what you have to make it last longer. Refashioning old items, or thrifted things is another favorite thing of mine to do. I also love to upcycle, where you take something and repurpose it into something new. I’ve been collecting…