Hi Friends! I’m so happy to share the amazing prizes for DYLG2 from our generous sponsors! Winners will be drawn randomly and prizes will be given away after the challenge’s deadline. For more details on this challenge and how you can participate, check out this blog post. Sponsors Blackbird Fabrics — $50 CAD Gift Certificate The […]
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Announcing the Dress Like Your Grandma 2 Sewing Challenge!
The “Dress Like Your Grandma!” 2 Challenge The Idea This is a vintage sewing challenge where family history can inspire your wardrobe. Take a photo of your grandma (or your grandpa, great-grandma, mom, aunt, someone else’s grandma — you get the idea!) and re-create an outfit or piece that they are wearing. Many of us […]
My Thrifty Tips for Secondhand Sewing
Hi friends! I hope you’re all well! I have several garments to share with you, but I’ve been busy getting ready for a trip to Southern California for Costume College and a vacation and I don’t have much time to take photos, so those dresses are waiting in the wings at the moment. I also […]
MY PLANS for the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge
Hi, friends! How is your project coming along for the Dress Like Your Grandma vintage sewing challenge? We have a month left to sew our garments and I don’t know about you, but I haven’t started sewing mine yet. I do have my pattern and fabric now, so I can get going just as soon […]
INSPIRATION for the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge
Howdy, friends! It’s time to dress like your grandma! Or someone else’s grandma! Or just any vintage photo 1980’s or earlier that you’re inspired to recreate. I’ve had a wonderful time perusing family photo albums searching for photos of garments that I’d love to sew. I’ve loved looking at the treasured family photos participants are […]
SPONSORS for the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge
Hello, friends! I’m excited to share with you the sponsors for this challenge. We have some amazing prizes for participants that will be given away after the challenge’s deadline. Winners will be drawn randomly. For more details on this challenge and how you can participate, check out this blog post. Blackbird Fabrics $50 […]
Announcing the Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge!
The “Dress Like Your Grandma!” Challenge The Idea This is a vintage sewing challenge where family history can inspire your wardrobe. Take a photo of your grandma (or your grandpa, great-grandma, mom, aunt, someone else’s grandma — you get the idea!) and re-create an outfit or piece that they are wearing. Many of us don’t […]
Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge
The “Dress Like Your Grandma!” Challenge The Idea This is a vintage sewing challenge where family history can inspire your wardrobe. Take a photo of your grandma (or your grandpa, great-grandma, mom, aunt, someone else’s grandma — you get the idea!) and re-create an outfit or piece that they are wearing. Many of us don’t […]
Sewing into 2017
Happy 2017, friends. I can’t move on with my blog without mentioning the loss of my best buddy, Doc. He passed away on December 30 at the age of 14. Doc has been in many of my photos on this blog since it’s inception and he’s been at my feet as I’ve sewn everything that […]
The Inclusivity of the Sewing Community
Before I get on with future posts, I have something to say. I am not turning this space into a political blog and I probably won’t mention this again here, but I think it needs to be said. I took outfit photos a couple of weeks ago and intended to begin sharing these and others last […]
A Tour of My Sewing Room [the sequel]
Hello, friends! It has been so very long since I’ve taken you on a tour of my sewing room. I moved into my new space over a year ago and I wanted to get things “just right” before I shared it. I’ve been putting it off for a while, but scheduling myself on the […]
Sewing with a Plan: My 5 Must-Haves for Fall/Winter
Hello, friends! Yes, it’s still summer here in California. It’s hot and dry and my calendar says it’s August, so I know it’s summer. On the other hand, my husband (a middle school teacher) has gone back to teach for the new school year and it seems like summer is over. It will likely be […]
{review} Heirloom Sewing: Essential Techniques by Susan Stewart
Disclaimer: Although I am a Craftsy affiliate, I purchased this class on my own. This post contains affiliate links. These are my honest thoughts and opinions. Good morning, friends! Today, I’m sharing my experience with Heirloom Sewing: Essential Techniques by Susan Stewart. As soon as I saw this class on Craftsy, I knew it was […]
{review} Sewing Bras: Construction and Fit with Beverly Johnson
Hello there, friends! It’s Lingerie Month over at the Curvy Sewing Collective and I’m happy to report that I have finally delved into the art of bra-making! I’ve been interested in sewing my own bra for a few years now, and I have had a bra pattern and two kits to try my hand at […]
Revisiting My 2015 Sewing Goals
Well, hello there, friends! I’ve been a bit absent from my blog lately, but not from sewing. I do have a few new dresses to share with you, but I haven’t taken photos of them yet. My sewing time is taken at the moment by my last minute sewing of 1920’s ensembles for both my […]
How I Plan My Sewing Projects: A Review of the Curvy Sketchbook
Hi Folks! Although I’ve had the Curvy Sketchbook since it’s release, I wanted to play around with it for a little while before I showcased it on my blog. This plus size workbook is the brainchild of Jenny (Cashmerette) and features not only pages to sketch and plan your projects, but pages to organize your […]
Back to Sewing
I felt this matter deserved a post rather than an addendum on other post. I have not been sewing much lately nor blogging due to the illness and loss of my grandmother. My grandma passed away peacefully after almost two weeks in the hospital from heart disease. She was 89 and outlasted my grandpa by […]
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