When I was first learning to sew, I’d often remark, “It’s a good thing no one can see the inside!” I’ve heard the same comment from others who are new to the hobby, and I always try to reassure them that it will change and some day the insides of what they sew won’t have [...]

I’m going to take a break from sewing for the next day or two. Why? Because everything I have attempted to sew in the past five days has been a disaster. The Sewing Gods/Goddesses are talking and it’s time for me to listen.
You know, the whole blogging process is incredibly selective. No one sees my [...]

I realized yesterday that it’s been about a week since I updated ye olde blog. Yikes! Time gets away from me at the end of the school year, and this year has been no exception.
Yes, we are out of school already. Miss L finished up May 16. The boys were out last Wednesday and Friday [...]

I’ve had the Amy Butler Barcelona Skirts pattern for about a year, yet have never made the first one. I did trace off the pattern, and I bought plenty of fabric for making a couple of them. I just found other things to sew first. Why? The zipper. I have an irrational fear of [...]