IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS AND SEW.
Last year I had attended two formal events and both events had been very chilly. Well after the first event I decided that I was no longer going to be cold and took maters into creating the perfect formal wrap. I landed on the idea of a faux fur stole Continue Reading
Duchess of Cambridge (Kate) has been very busy with her royal duties these past few weeks. But good news for us with the greater number of engagements we have a greater opportunity “steal her look” through the art of sewing. We have seen quite a mix of outfits in November Continue Reading
Sewing is not as scary as it seems. We all started out sewing something for the first time and for me that was pillows. That’s literally all my mom would let me sew until I took a Home Economics class in Jr. High. (Funny story, my 2nd grade teacher ended Continue Reading
Today I wanted to share with you a few patterns that I have found that match some of the Duchess of Cambridge’s (Kate Middleton) ensembles that she wore during her 2016 Canada tour. Most of these garments have not been easy to find a duplicate pattern for but do not Continue Reading
As promised here is my update on the renaissance fair costume for my friend. Drum roll please…. I love how this turned out, it wasn’t exactly what I had planned BUT it still looks great. I did add to the front like I originally intended however the black panels just Continue Reading
I wish I could say that I’ve been basking in the last few weeks of the summer sun traveling to my little heart’s content however that has not been the case. I came down with a nasty case of the stomach flu and I am just now back to my Continue Reading
There are so many patterns out there just waiting to be discovered. Okay, let’s be honest here…I collect patterns and there is nothing wrong with that. (At least that’s what I keep telling my husband.) There is just something about the jolt of inspiration you get when you find “the Continue Reading
This month I created two 1940s style dresses for a photo shoot. Read about my opinion of the pattern and techniques I used to complete the project.
At last I have finished my version of the famous Me+Em top. I would have to say it is not my finest work as I am still learning how to work with this new material and fine tune my sewing skills but at the end of the day I would Continue Reading
The day has come at last! I created my muslin mockup of my RepliKate shirt. And I do have to say, I am quite pleased with myself thus far. I am also proud to say that I took photos this time as well. Disclaimer: Please ignore any strange faces I Continue Reading