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Jan 8, 2019
Did you download your #2018bestnine? What did you think about it? Does it actually reflect your life in 2018? Here’s another post inspired by the …
Word of the Year 2019
Jan 4, 2019
I just learned that choosing a Word of the Year (WOTY) is a pretty popular activity! I thought it was just a silly little thing …
5 Lessons Learned from a Year of NOT Buying Clothes
Dec 21, 2018
The end of the year is always good for reflection on lessons learned. The resolutions we made last year are tallied and deemed successful or …
2018 Year in Review
Dec 18, 2018
The 2018 year in review is going to be different than 2017’s. Last year I had a review of only my wins. For 2018 I …
Top 5 Sewing Patterns of 2018
Dec 14, 2018
It was hard work but I was finally able to come up with my top 5 sewing patterns of 2018. Just to illustrate how tough …
Wiksten Haori Jacket Pattern Review
Dec 11, 2018
Wiksten recently changed the name of their Kimono Jacket to the Wiksten Haori. Why? Isn’t it a kimono? No, it isn’t. Even though that is what …
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Turn into Long Term Habits NOW
Nov 30, 2018
The New Year will be here in a mere 31 days. That’s just over 4 weeks to start on those New Year’s resolutions that are …
How to Shorten Yoga Pants in only 10 Minutes
Nov 27, 2018
Hemming pants is one of the least fun things when it comes to sewing alterations. But to shorten yoga pants to a functional cropped length …
7 Tips for Maintaining Health Goals during The Holidays
Nov 20, 2018
“The Holidays.” For some people, this is a great time of year. For others, not so much. In the States, this Thursday is Thanksgiving and the …
No-Bake Avocado Lime Cheesecake
Nov 15, 2018
Hey June Handmade Halifax Hoodie Pattern Review
Nov 13, 2018
Back in August, the #sewmystyle2018 pattern choice was the Halifax Hoodie from Hey June Handmade. At the time it was still too damn hot in …
The Sweet Dirty Martini – An Obscure Cocktail
Nov 6, 2018
Why is the sweet dirty martini an obscure cocktail? Because I made it up! Or so I thought!* Even if I didn’t, I have yet …