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…
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…
Do you ever see a style and wonder if you can pull it off? I have to admit that I really did not think the slouchy box top suited me at all. However, I had the opportunity to test out the JoJo by Designer Stitch this past January, and I Read more…
I knew I enjoyed sewing activewear, but since the fit capsule challenge started in the Greenstyle group, I have really dove in head first. I made a plan and have been crossing things off my list left and right! I am loving it! I ran into Joann’s last week to Read more…
I love getting to work on a pattern that has lots of new concepts for me. These “sewing firsts” are really how I learned to sew. I learned the basics of sewing as an early teenager from my stepmom, but I did not really make it a hobby until I Read more…