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Month: April 2018
Apr 24, 2018
Today I’m over at The Monthly Stitch with the results of the “You’re the Boss” challenge, and details of this skirt,chosen by you! I knew it was going to be the winner, and it won by a huge margin: The McCall’s Patterns didn’t even stand a chance. Do you think …
Pattern Testing – Laela Jeyne Cosette
Apr 20, 2018
I answered the latest tester call for the Laela Jeyne Cosette because I’ve been wanting to get into more pattern testing. I’m enthralled by the pattern making process and have learned so much about it in just the last couple of months. The Cosette is part of the new La …
Packing for Northern Climes – A Travel Capsule
Apr 18, 2018
As I mentioned in my last capsule wardrobe post, I’m all about the mini travel capsules for traveling. In my former life, I spent a LOT of time living out of a suitcase. Which means I got really good at having to pack and repack every other week. Now that …
SWAP Fail – Another Circle Cardigan Story
Apr 13, 2018
In my last post, I mentioned that the mauve floral fabric was a contender for one of the “accent” prints for my Sewing with a Plan capsule. And because I wear my original Circle Cardigan ALL THE TIME, I figured one in a floral Liverpool might be useful, too. Because …
Adventures in Skirt Making – Itch to Stitch Lindy Petal Skirt
Apr 11, 2018
The Lindy Petal Skirt: for those who love to show off their legs! Who doesn’t love a pencil skirt with a little something extra? A little va-va-voom, if you will. Some pizzaz. I’ve said it before: I’m all about showing off those legs! *Housekeeping: some links on this page …