After the holidays, January is such a drag. Then, throw in the Polar Vortex that hit the Midwest this week and it's just downright depressing. We can't go anywhere, school had been cancelled two-days in a row, I can't send the kids to go out and play....plus, it's just so friggin' COLD! I am thankful, … Continue reading Make the Coziest Halifax Hoodie + Kangaroo Pocket Hack for View E
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
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 so easy to drop into the habit of just yoga pants and a hooded sweatshirt this time of year. After camping and a very wet weekend, that's all I really want to wear. But I know I always feel better when I pull myself together and make some sort of effort on an outfit. … Continue reading Blackwood Cardigan + Kila Tank with Indiesew
