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Jul 12, 2019
The 100 Day Project finally ended this last week. Did I end my art project with a whimper or a bang? And what did I …
Hacking the Pattern – McCall’s 6744, Part 2
Jul 5, 2019
A year ago I posted about a McCall’s 6744 hack that in itself was already 8 months old at the time. It was a racerback …
Chalk & Notch Orchid Midi Dress Pattern Review
Jun 28, 2019
The Chalk & Notch Orchid is a midi dress, which is why its full name is the Orchid Midi. But I didn’t actually make a …
New Look 6414 Pattern Review
Jun 25, 2019
New Look 6414 was part of my mom’s wish list from 2018. So for her birthday, I sewed up View D in floral quilting cotton. …
How to Create a Back Slit on the Orchid Midi Skirt
Jun 21, 2019
Today’s hack is on how to create a back slit on the Orchid Midi. Spoiler alert: it’s SUPER easy. If you read Tuesday’s post, you …
How to Shorten and Narrow a Skirt
Jun 18, 2019
When you shorten or narrow a skirt, you save a bunch of fabric! Or, if you’re short on fabric, either is a good way to …
How to Make Legendary Green Salsa
Jun 12, 2019
Today I’m going to share an old family recipe, my dad’s legendary green salsa. This is my dad, Louie. View this post on Instagram …
New Look 6892 – Pattern Review and Fit Hack
Jun 7, 2019
New Look 6892 was on my mom’s wish list since last spring. Like the terribly distracted daughter I am, I couldn’t make it for her …
My Dad Could Have Died
Jun 4, 2019
Ed note: Today’s post is going to be a little different than the norm. Because part of the focus of this site is making and …
90s-Inspired Flannel Shirt Fail – Sedona Shirt Pattern
May 28, 2019
How do you make a flannel shirt fail? It’s been unseasonably cold again in Los Angeles, so making a flannel shirt in early May made …
The ZOZO Suit: Crash & Burn
May 14, 2019
The ZOZO suit crashed and burned very fast. It was a pretty good idea. The Japan-based company developed a digital platform to create bespoke clothing. …
Tequila Pineapple Upside Down Cake Fail
May 3, 2019
File this under the worst thing I ever made. Tequila pineapple upside down cake is a major FAIL. It looks normal and even beautifully plump. …