May 25, 2017
My Go-To Baby Shower Gift
While I will also purchase a baby shower gift off the mother-to-be’s registry, I really enjoy giving something that is handmade. My go-to handmade gift? A knitted baby sweater from Gina Bonomo – Bitty Bump or, if the baby’s a boy, Bitty Boy Bump. I found the pattern on Ravelry about 3 years ago, and have made four or so of them since. I usually will make the little girl’s sweaters from white or off-white, and the boy’s sweaters in a darker color – blue or maroon. The closures also vary – buttons or ribbon closures......
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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...
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...