2 Months and 2014 Goals
Hey friends! I'm alive, I promise. I meant to have a sewing post up a few weeks ago, but life made itself very clear that there would be changes. We found out that I'm pregnant and am further along...
View ArticleThe Out and About Dress by Sew Caroline, Maternity Edition by Me
I've been making awesome friends, left and right, in this blogging world. I haven't met all of them, but I sure hope to. One awesome friend I made recently is Caroline from Sew Caroline. You guys, she...
View ArticleMad Men Challenge 3, Are You In?
So this is the first Mad Men challenge I am participating in, and sadly the last. Why is the show ending? I was hoping it would go all the way into the 1980's. Sad news for me.Anyways, Julia at Julia...
View ArticleSew For Victory 2.0 - Hosted by Lucky Lucille
Rochelle, over at Lucky Lucille, is hosting another Sew For Victory challenge. Last year I was in the middle of moving to be able to participate. I was really bummed that I had to miss out, but am so...
View ArticleMad Men Challenge Trois - Trudy Campbell
Well, I completed my Mad Men Challenge dress. I'm quite happy with it. As my inspiration, I chose Trudy Campbell. She is actually my favorite female on Mad Men. Her character is the only one that...
View ArticleMaternity, Nursing, and Post Pregnancy Dress
I knew I wanted to make a dress that I could wear as I grow, as I attempt to nurse, and even well after my bundle of joy arrives. I had this pattern, McCall's 6744, for some time now, but just wasn't...
View ArticleL.A. Sewing Blogger Meetup
Hey friends! I am so excited to share some news. My friend, Erin, from Miss Crayola Creepy and a few other bloggers have pulled together a day for us to meet up and fabric shop and eat and enjoy each...
View ArticleVintage Maternity Inspired by Gunne Sax and Duro Olowu
Most of you would think I'm crazy that I would want a Gunne Sax dress or be inspired by one. But, you see, I have this new found love for bohemian/hippie looks as my baby bump grows. EtsyI also have...
View ArticleLil' Cowgirl
You know, lately Lil' Miss has been asking for me to make her more dresses, which I should, but she has SO MANY dresses already. I made this particular one last Fall, but she hasn't wanted to wear it...
View ArticleSew For Victory: Maternity Pinafore
I FINALLY finished my Sew For Victory sew along, hosted by Rochelle of Lucky Lucille. Sad thing is, it is such an easy pattern, I didn't even need the instructions. You think I would have finished it...
View ArticleVera Aveline by Maddie Flanigan
Happy Cinco de Mayo! And happy eight year wedding anniversary to my loving husband, who takes all my pictures. Today I am sharing with you the Vera Aveline by Maddie Flanigan. Maddie is an amazing...
View ArticleBody Issues
SourceI know. This is not a lifestyle blog. Nor do I want it to be. But, today, I am going to discuss with you about body issues. Since this is an apparel sewing blog, that has to do with bodies...
View ArticleDesert Lime Maternity Dress
I had this dress all finished and ready to wear to meet up with the local CA sewists in L.A., one in particular being Erin, author and seamstress for Miss Crayola Creepy. If you don't know her, you...
View ArticleAriel Inspired Tankini
Every year Lil' Miss wants a Little Mermaid swimsuit, and she has always had one. This year, she grew out of her latest one, and shopping for the "right" Ariel swimsuit just wasn't on the agenda with...
View ArticleDesert Rose Dress by Caila Murphy for Caila Made
Recently, I was selected to test a pattern for Caila Murphy, of Caila Made. Caila and I met a year ago at Fabric Weekend 2013. She is just great, and so talented. I loved getting to know her. She...
View ArticleMuumuu Re-fashion
While I was at my biggest in my pregnancy, I decided to hunt down a muumuu, to be comfortable. I found one while in a local thrift shop. And, let me tell you, during the hot month of June, 8 months...
View ArticlePost Pregnancy Dress
I found this fabric at The Fabric Store, in L.A., during their open house. It was truly love at first sight. I held on to it, not knowing what to make with it, but knew it had to become something...
View ArticleCoral Refashion and Baby's Debut
I bought a dress from Old Navy, recently. It was on clearance for $15. It had an asymmetrical closing top, perfect for breastfeeding. Except, the style of dress was not my favorite. It needed a...
View ArticleClassic Green and Princess Seam
This post is sponsored by eShakti. Have you heard of eShakti? Well, if you haven't, you are missing out. They are a women's clothing company, online, and they specialize in customization's. You want a...
View ArticleJumpsuit Pattern-Stein
There was a jumpsuit, on ebay, that I really liked - but didn't want to buy it knowing I could make it. In order to do that, I had to Frankenstein two patterns together, which I like to call...
View ArticleSassy Glasses - By Firmoo
This is a sponsored post by FirmooIf you didn't know, your eye sight changes throughout your life. After having two babies and aging, my eyes have been changing quite a bit. It was time for new...
View ArticleWarby Parker 2014 Fall Collection - How to Wear
This is a sponsored post, by Warby ParkerHave you heard of Warby Parker? They are a hip eyeglass company, that offer a Free Trial Try On and they do a good deed with their Buy a Pair, Give a Pair...
View ArticleDIY Bic Marker Mug
Yay! It's Friday! I love Fridays. Today I offer you a tested DIY project, with my thoughts and opinions and a completed birthday present for my BFFFR(best friend forever for real).I love making gifts....
View ArticlePast Halloween
For the past 4 years, I've made Lil' Miss's costume(that's including this year and excluding the year she was 7 mos old). M.E.'s first Halloween, she was a skeleton. Costume was purchased at Old...
View ArticleLet's Talk About Stripes, Baby
I was finally at a point where I was ready to place an order with Girl Charlee. They have so many amazing fabrics, it was so hard to make my decisions. But, I needed a vision for each fabric before I...
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