I decided it was time for a new dress for myself. With warmer weather rapidly approaching I figured I could add a new spring/summer dress into rotation. I chose this pattern from 1968, and this “dress form” fabric from my stash. The pattern seemed easy enough. I opened this vintage pattern to find it had…
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The Family’s Support System
I’ve been having to slow way down on my sewing. I considered cutting back on blog posts from weekly to bi-weekly. While talking this over with family, Dana had the great idea that I could get co-writers for my blog. Lots of us craft, and could write about that. She volunteered to go first, by…
Second Part of a Three Piece Sew: The Jacket
It was onto the second part of this three piece outfit, the jacket. I could do either the jacket or the “cardigan” view, but decided on the jacket. it had pocket welts and seemed more of a challenge. I figure if nothing else it would be good practice. I had this leftover black synthetic linen…
A Three Part Sew For Me! First, A Shirt
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…
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…
Michelle’s Classic Skirt
In the spirit of never letting an event get past us without an outfit, Michelle picked out this skirt to wear to Grandma Joyce’s 100th birthday party. As you can see on the pattern front, it was originally from around 1933. I love the classic look of this skirt. Michelle ordered a pretty grey fabric…
The Flower Pot Apron
With “National Tie One On Day” approaching I thought I should make an apron. I bet you’re wondering what “National Tie One On Day” is. It is celebrated the day before Thanksgiving every year. To celebrate this odd little day, people are encouraged to give someone a new apron and a baked good wrapped in…