August 04, 2016
Making: The Daisy Dress
The Daisy Dress is my first make from my Spring/Summer Sewing 2016 Plan. My verdict? I’m in love with the final product. The construction, not so much. The dress is the Daisy Dress pattern that came with the Simply Sewing magazine I purchased back in May. I chose to make this one first because it looked like a simple pattern with simple construction. I chose a turquoise quilting broadcloth for my fabric. Generally I wouldn’t use quilting cotton, but the design was simple enough that a heavier cloth didn’t make that much......
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May 13, 2016
Spring/Summer 2016 Sewing Plan
December 08, 2015
Deciphering the Dress Code
The holidays are a popular time of the year for parties, and sometimes it can be hard to figure out what is appropriate to wear. If you’re lucky, the invitation will include the intended dress...
August 18, 2015
The Fall Wardrobe Edit
Summer is usually a more casual time for me at work, mostly because we don’t have central air conditioning at our house. It’s hot! That means I end up planning based on ‘How little can...
October 20, 2014
How to Tell if Your Clothes Fit: Tops and Shirts Edition
We’ve talked measurements and which ones to use when you’re buying or sewing new clothes. But let’s discuss how to tell whether clothes fit when you have them on your body and are looking at...
October 14, 2014
Taking Measurements
Last week we talked about why we need our measurements. Let’s talk about how to take them and which ones to pay attention to when. High Bust measurement: Taken by wrapping the measuring tape around...
