Another cold snap – another reason to make these cowls! I love how they turn out, so the many hours that go into knitting them is definitely worth it. Here is my tutorial on how to make these scarves: Loom knitted, leather and snaps infinity scarf tutorial I think I should have made them a […]
Category: Creativity
Lion damask
By Stacy on September 29, 2016This fabric design was one of the first designs I put together, and I still really love how it turned out. I think one of the designs looks like a lion. Do you see it? I printed this on the cotton lycra at Spoonflower, and it didn’t print out a true black. You can see […]
Dragon scales
By Stacy on September 28, 2016I loved this fabric when I saw it on Affordable Fabrics and More’s website, but I wasn’t sure what to make with it. We are kind of growing out of these kinds of prints, but I thought I could make something fun. I only bought one yard, since it is pretty spendy fabric. I was […]
Ode to the skort
By Stacy on September 20, 2016Oh skorts, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways! #1 My girl is active and doesn’t like to be ladylike. She crawls on the floor, likes to run around, and doesn’t want to worry about showing her underwear. #2 Due to #1 above, she really has a hard time wearing skirts. She […]
The start of fall sewing
By Stacy on August 30, 2016The chill isn’t quite in the air here yet, but it is time to start thinking about fall. I have plans for doing a Fall/Winter capsule like the one I put together for spring. The main colors I will be using are going to be black, red and white. This vest fit nicely into that […]
Cruise around and be a Star with Blaverry
By Stacy on August 15, 2016I absolutely love how this outfit turned out for my daughter. These patterns are the Cruise and Star from Blaverry. I received these for free as part of the promotions team, but all opinions are my own. The Girl has been complaining that she didn’t have enough shorts for summer. I tend not to make […]
I am a huge fan of these scarves during the fall and winter…and spring. They are great to throw on to dress up an outfit and keep you nice and cozy warm. These two I made for gifts for the Sewing Mamas retreat. I did actually try to match the plaids. *sigh* They were well […]
Draped front top
By Stacy on July 26, 2016Years ago I bought a jersey t-shirt at a fast fashion store, and it turns out that I loved the fit of it. It was too casual to wear to work, but I wanted to make a pattern from it so I could make some shirts to wear for my business casual office. They turned […]
One of the neighborhood “moms” that I grew up with was looking at my handbags I made recently, and was admiring them. She is going through some tough times right now, as she has been dealing with a rare skin cancer. At this point she is hoping for 4 years. I wanted to make her […]
Skirting the issue – some oldies but goodies
By Stacy on July 22, 2016It is that time of year for Skirting the Issue. Simple Simon hosts a month of sewing tutorials and sewalongs to sew up some skirts for foster girls. Over the years I have done a few tutorials for sewing up some skirts, as my girl used to wear them quite often. Not so, now. Ah, […]