Knitting
Self Drafted Japanese Lightwash Cropped Denim and Mirage Knitted Tank
I’m super busy this week prepping for Thanksgiving but had to share my newest make: these awesome cropped jeans! I drafted these myself off my redone pant sloper. I knew exactly what I wanted: a high waist, a medium wide leg that falls straight out from the hip, cropped. Minimal details and simple style. These…
Vacation Sewing- Odgen Floral Cami and Red + White Stripe Holly Pants
I’m just back from the most relaxing mini vacation with my family in Hobe Sound, Florida. Beautiful beach days with high winds led to some gorgeous waves and cool breezy weather. Perfect beach vacation! Today I’m focusing on the Red and White Stripe Holly Pants and Odgen Cami. I’ll share more on the other makes…
Summer Sewing Plans 2018
Summer is in full swing here in South Florida, variating between high heat or some nice downpours. Time to put away my fall/winter projects and switch gears. I’ve been working on my summer sewing plans for a bit now, sketching and making up mood boards. Summer calls for light, breezy and easy makes. I have…
Apple Slope Knit Tank
Summer in Florida calls for light and bright pieces and this knitted tank, Slope by Shibui Knits, is a perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. I was first drawn to the color of this yarn. It’s so bright and fresh. I had already made a tester version of Slope in a caramel color (which unfortunately…
Blue Spruce Lina Tank + B5504 Beach Capri’s
I finished these pants back in May but have been slowly finishing up this second Lina Tank over the last 3 months. I waited to show them off together since they pair so well. I’m trying to be more conscious of making full looks when I’m sewing. It really makes my wardrobe mix and match so much better. Check out…
Knitting- Lina Tank in Sparrow
This tank top has been in the works since the beginning of the year-another relaxing slow knitting project. My last sweater was a big fail so I went with a much more Florida appropriate look. A tank top in knitted in Linen. The yarn is a truly beautiful and soft to the touch linen yarn,…
Top 5 Misses 2015
Today I’m sharing my Top 5 Misses of 2015! All in all, I’m feeling pretty good about this year’s sewing. I had very few true Misses. And quite a few of these looks below were remade or will be reused for new projects. My best year of productive sewing yet! Check out my Hits from last week…
Known: Slow Fashion October
It’s the last week of Slow Fashion October and this weeks theme is Known. Slow fashion to me is about designing and crafting a better life for myself and my family. It’s about creating thoughtfully and carefully. Quality over Quantity. Sourcing has always been the biggest challenge in my home sewing. How to satisfy my craving to make all the…