Category Archives: sewing

Super Hero Penelope

A few weeks ago while Penelope and I were on a mommy-daughter date, we passed a batman raincoat in the mall. Penelope became obsessed. She wouldn’t stop talking about capes and bats for the entire 45 minute drive home. As soon as we got home, I made her a cape using our old worn out...

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE » » »

Refashioned: Color Blocked Shirt Dress

Well hello there! It’s been strange not to spend much time on the blog. Things are wrapping up with the calligraphy class, so I spent some time today and yesterday refashioning a dress. I found this plain t-shirt dress at the thrift store for $2. I liked it’s simple shape and the details on the...

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE » » »

Project Run and Play

I’m so very excited what next month will bring! The calligraphy course will be launching and I’m participating in Project Run and Play! Project Run and Play is much like Project Runway, but for crafty sewing bloggers. You can sew along, too. There are great prizes for the winners. Follow my updates on the online...

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE » » »

Taking Things Slowly

Chris got a job last week! He’ll be starting his new job in two weeks, which means we both need to hustle to get everything done on the calligraphy site (which is coming along quite nicely, thanks to him). In the mean time, I will be taking things slowly and finishing the task at hand...

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE » » »

TUTORIAL: Flat Gathered Elastic Skirt

I’ve been meaning to post this tutorial for some time, I figure late is better than never. Nearly 3 years ago, I refashioned a muu muu into an elastic waist skirt. I liked it just fine, but I felt like it poufed out at the waist a little too much for me. I never wore it...

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE » » »