Many of you already know that I used to be a science teacher, and that teaching is a real area of passion for me. I have three kids, and in...
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I'm so excited to let you know that my Cleo Skirt class will be the first one of my garment classes to launch this spring over on Creativebug. I love to...
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I promised this tutorial last May when I first posted the rose colored Ruby with divided yoke shown below, and since then I’ve had more than one email asking when it would...
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The ruffled Gemma is clearly now my favorite Gemma Tank mod. I made myself two more with leftover fabric from other projects, and I'm super happy with how well these are going with...
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If it's possible to have a coat crush, this is it for me. The Real Deal. The Wiksten Oversized Kimono Jacket is the first thing I get to cross off...
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I've made a handful Blackwood Cardigans since purchasing the pattern from indie designer Helen's Closet last spring (shown here with my gingham Gemma Tank and below, my rayon challis maxi Washi Dress)....
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We're halfway thru February, which means it's the perfect time to post about my sewing goals for 2018, right? LOL. I hope this post will encourage any of you who worried if it...
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Here's a fun Gemma mod I've been wearing for nearly a year but never blogged: a Gemma Tank with a ruffle. You're in luck if you want to make one of your own because...
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One of my favorite mods for the Gemma Tank has been adding a ruffle to the hem. It's super easy to do, and it doesn't even take any extra yardage!Step 1:...
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The Piper Top pattern by Christine Haynes is a super quick make. The shape and collar give it a fun 60's vibe, like something Audrey would have worn with black...
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I've been slowly easing into 2018 rather than hitting the ground running, as you might have noticed from my lack of posts this past two months. Taking a break, evaluating new ideas and...
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Time for a Hugo Wardrobe Update! No big surprises here: I made him a new striped Flashback tee in size 3. Though, he is already starting to creep into size 4 territory,...
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I made another one! This time I made the Matcha Top (pattern by my dear friend Meg of Sew Liberated) with this beautiful Nani Iro double gauze that I impulse-bought...
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Facings are a great way to finish a neckline or armhole (bias binding is another way -- see my 3 bias binding tutorials here!). I like to have beautiful facings...
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We're wrapping up the GXP Fall Tour today! Over the last couple of weeks, I've been totally blown away by the amazing dresses that these talented sewists have made using my Geranium Expansion Pack sewing pattern. Take...
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