I am dreaming of Spring… Watching my garden wake up, the kids riding their bikes outside, digging in the dirt, long walks. the cool mornings, and, of course, wearing dresses!! It is so close I feel like I could taste it. When Mandy Pickle from Made Whimsy sent me these Read more…
I am in full blown fit capsule wardrobe sewing mode. My Type A personality is thriving on all this planning and execution. When I did Step 1 (the cleaning out your closet and pulling out your workout clothes part), I was quite surprised that I already have a definite color Read more…
I made the coziest wrap cardigan!! I am in super planning mode as I plan for my Fit Capsule. (You can find the details of said plan and challenge HERE.) and one of the items I have been wanting to make is the Greenstyle One Button Cardigan. It is a Read more…
Imagine a closet full of clothes that you love. You quickly get dressed because every item that you grab has many other items in your closet that work so well with it. and. make. you. feel. good. I have a concept to talk to you about today – capsule wardrobing Read more…
Just this week, I was telling you all about my favorite new top – the Greenstyle Studio to Street. I have been wearing all four versions that I blogged about here nonstop, and I am excited to tell you that I had to make another! This time, I used the Read more…
I really enjoy sewing and wearing dolman tops. A dolman top is so flattering and forgiving as it skims the body. Dolmans are definitely a staple silhouette for any wardrobe regardless of your style. As a stay at home mom, I really prefer clothes that are downright comfortable but always Read more…
15 years ago I thought I would never have children. Oh how my heart changed!! After the first year of being married to my husband, I found a sweet doctor who listened, knew his stuff, and was able to help me, and God changed my heart to realize that I Read more…
It’s Wacky Wednesday at Ellie and Mac!! Every Wednesday Ellie and Mac marks a select number of patterns down to only $1 for one day only. This week the Autumn Spice Top Pattern is part of the sale! I was so excited to sew up the Autumn Spice top and Read more…
Last month I took some time to review and think about my favorite and not so favorite sewing projects from the previous year. I blogged about my top hits and top fails and let you know what I wore a ton and what just never really made it out of Read more…
After the holidays this year, I have to tell you… I lost my sewjo! I just walked by my sewing room and kept walking. I also went to bed early a lot of nights. It didn’t help that my sewing room looked like a disaster from multiple pattern tests + Read more…