A Cape for Wacky Capers! – New Look 6479
Jan 8, 2018
Who’s ready to go on some wacky capers?! When I finally put on this cape to show it off to him, my husband called me …
Signature Color of the Month Series – #sigcotm
Dec 31, 2017
After the success of #OWOP17, I became intrigued by the concept of restrictions as a way to force creativity. Sounds backwards, right? But sometimes the …
Top 5 of 2017
Dec 27, 2017
I just learned about the Top 5 recap post that Gillian of Crafting a Rainbow hosts annually. It’s a chance to go through your hits, misses, …
The #LittleRedDressProject – Simplicity 8332
Dec 23, 2017
The moment I saw Simplicity 8332, I knew it would be in velvet. The pattern calls for all kinds of light woven fabrics, but I …
Gateway to Pants – Sew Caroline Boardwalk Shorts
Dec 21, 2017
Colder temperatures are finally making their way to the Los Angeles area so I can now start looking at transitional pieces. With that in mind, allow …
Peach “Flashdance” Sweater – Simplicity 8089
Dec 18, 2017
Even if you weren’t yet born in 1983, you’re probably well aware of the iconic grey off-shoulder sweater that Jennifer Beals sported in Flashdance. …
Striped Berry Fail – The Made It Drop Top
Dec 16, 2017
Have you ever fallen in love with the idea of something, only to have the reality not quite measure up? Have you ever actually visualized …
Seamwork Loretta Top for Mom
Dec 14, 2017
In October I mentioned how I wanted to finish a Loretta top for my very patient and very kind mom. I finally did get that …
Pink V-Neck Sweater – McCall’s 7660
Dec 11, 2017
I first learned about this pattern from an Inside the Hem video. I really liked the idea of a v-neck sweater and I really wanted it in …
Hey, It Fits! – Blank Slate Blanc Tee in a Woven
Dec 7, 2017
I mentioned in my post about my Seamwork Loretta that I had used that same fabric once before to make a Blanc Tee, and how …
Recapping #OWOP17
Dec 2, 2017
I did it! 7 days, 7 different looks from the same pattern. I do admit I repurposed one item for two different days, but that’s …
All the Ogden Camis
Nov 24, 2017
It was a damn hot summer in Los Angeles (and now it’s leaking into fall–no wonder people think we don’t have “seasons” here). Like triple-digits …