When joggers hit the market a few years ago. I was definitely into the look. They had the feel of my old Champion sweats from back in the day. (You know, the ones with the elastic ankle and all!) However, it seemed that the trend was not really feeling me. I tried on a few … Continue reading Make Welt Zipper Pockets with the Skye Joggers
Happy New Year! Amy Sinibaldi is not wasting anytime bringing joy and beauty into the new year. She has a brand new fabric collection, Sonata, with an ode (pun intended) to classical music by Ludwig van Beethoven. Like Amy's previous collections, these fabrics feature the most beautiful and delicate artwork. I love how her drawings … Continue reading Abbey Convertible Backpacks with Sonata Fabrics
Nothing says "Happy Holidays" more than some velvet. There is just something about this fabric that conjures up feelings of wintertime mixed with luxury...especially in deep royal blue. Luckily, it is also one of the hot fabrics of the minute with odes to the 90s still in full fashion swing. Fabric The nap of velvet … Continue reading Holiday Dressing with Stretch Velvet
After making a number of practical everyday garments likes jeans and sweatshirts, it feels good to make something that's a little extra special. I've been dying to make a Boho maxi dress for the days I want some statement style but still have a light relaxed feel. Then Télio asked me to collaborate and I … Continue reading Fall Sewing: Alix Dress in Télio Rayon Slub
It's holiday gift-giving season already and I've been thinking about my handmade line-up for awhile now. I don't know if I'm just getting better at planning or if the consumer marketing seems to be pushing earlier. It's probably the latter, right?!? So, I'm going to try to show you some of my favorite handmade gift … Continue reading Gift Idea: Disco Double-Zip Pouch as a Toy Bag
