I’ve been working on a revamp of my sewing studio for a few months now. It’s unusual for me to not get down to business and finish a project before moving on to the next thing. I’ve been trying to take my time with this so that I have the things I way I want [...]

Remember my string of sewing disasters? This top is actually made with the same dress pattern that went so horribly awry a couple of months ago.
I took a chance that it would work in a woven since it called for a zipper and I’m delighted that I was right. I also sized down, which was [...]

I’m a huge fan of quick crafts. It’s the combination of immediate gratification and my impatience that makes them so appealing.
I caught a link from the Craft magazine blog to a tutorial for these cute button and fabric barrettes. It was the perfect excuse to try something new that I could use — and maybe [...]

I’ve been having lots of fun with Katie’s Round-Neck Top pattern, which includes directions for making it into a dress. It just sews up so quickly and wears easily for my little preschooler.
While my previous corduroy incarnation included pockets, the dress on the left does not yet have them and I’m still waffling. Oh, but [...]