A few weeks ago, my husband told me that he needed to stop by the dry cleaner to have them hem the sleeves of one of his suit jackets. I sarcastically responded, “That’s a good idea. I don’t know anyone else who would know how to do that.” In the Read more…
When I was pregnant with my first baby 11 years ago, due to years of infertility, I could not believe that I was pregnant. When my sweet baby was born, I looked at her for the first time and thought “It really happened?! Pinch me! How is this true?!” I Read more…
During the heat of the summer between my freshman and sophomore year in college, I joined my roommate and several friend’s late one night for karaoke at a local bar. His girlfriend invited one of her coworkers to join as well. Little did I know … but that night my Read more…
Do you ever see styles that make you think “No way can I pull that off!” Over the past few years, I have made a point to continually challenge myself and make garments just to see how they fit my style and make me feel. Sometimes, I am quite surprised Read more…
Soft, warm, chunky sweaters and comfortable leggings. They are like comfort food for clothes. Life has felt crazy lately, and when I step into my sewing space, I am drawn to happy, simple, and comforting makes. Let’s start by talking about the leggings, and then we will chat about this Read more…
It is no secret that I love sewing my own athletic clothes. I think the hardest part of sewing your own athletic clothes, though, is finding the right fabrics. Even though I mostly make my own now, I still love to go to Lululemon and Athleta just to touch the Read more…
Do you sew for your children? My son is 6, and he still absolutely loves when I take time to make him something special. He recently asked for a hoodie to wear on the chilly mornings and evenings of Spring; so, I was pretty excited to oblige. For today’s post, Read more…
I am super excited that you joined me today!! Greenstyle Creations just released their latest tank pattern, and it is a definite closet staple. In fact, the pattern is so aptly named – the Staple Tank – because everyone needs a tank just like this in their closet. Let me Read more…
Once upon a time, there was this petite law student who dealt with stress by running. She ran. all. the. time. Outside. Inside. Morning runs. Night runs. Lunch break runs. She had been born and raised in Texas and was now living in Rhode Island for the first time. She Read more…
Last month I joined in on the Fit Capsule Challenge in the Greenstyle Group, and this challenge has been so fun. You can read my planning post here that I wrote when I started this challenge. There is still a week left, so join in if you haven’t already. For Read more…