Here they are! I took these last night before bed and have been lounging around in them all day! This is my first successfully completed sew-a-long! I used Butterick 5330. Here’s me in my reading pose during nap time! I have a Kindle so I’m technically holding my entire library in my hand! I am…
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The year of pants take 2
Here’s my crazy quilter Bermuda shorts: Whoa! Look at that fabric. Kind of funky cool right? These are Burda Plus 11-2011 136B. Now to tell you how much I was paying attention to the little pattern sketch I didn’t even register these were pleated front pants until I went to sew in the waistband! And…
Read MoreRTW Contest and Pattern Review
I have finished on my entry! I know I probably should’ve moved the stroller but I just didn’t think about it. I also didn’t think about my lil zit which is why I’m covering it up in the third photo. Whatever, we all get them! Here’s a peak at the patterns. Simplicity 3696 is the…
Read MoreBudgeting My First Coco Jacket
Planning for a Chanel style jacket is insane! I ordered the pattern from Stylearc and they shipped it before Easter. As soon as I got the shipping notice, I began pacing. I want this jacket to be sewn couture. I want it to look amazing. I started reading up about the Chanel style and all…
Read MoreMy first Montessori Puzzle Ball
After speaking with a friend recently, I began researching Montessori education and they start the kids young! Anyway, thanks to the info provided by How We Montessori, who started her child learning in the first month, I stitched up my first child’s toy (and his first Easter present). Here is the tutorial I used. When…
Read MoreI’m a Statistic!
I emailed StyleArc a question about their membership and Chloe responded promptly and also informed me I’m the first person in Brazil to order Style Arc patterns! How cool is that! And just for fun, here’s my beige pants paired with a long tunic to cover the trouble I had with the fit. I look…
Read MoreIt’s April 1st!
You know what that means? No, not April Fools, its the start of the RTW contest over on PR! Here’s my style inspiration. And here is the fabric from my stash. This fabric is a soft rayon with a soft drape and a solid cotton satteen! I bought it for a top/pants combo but after…
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