I would have died if someone said that in three years' time that I'd want an iron for my birthday. I would have thought them crazy…
Category: Sewing
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Flea Market Finds & Silk Tap Pants
Crazy blog title, I know. Mother's day is the common thread with both of these things so you know... flea market and tap pants. heh…
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WIP: A Basic White Blouse
I have a confession peeps: Up until last year, I didn't even own a basic white blouse. And in looking at my closet I also…
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WIP: The Birdy Blouse
I've been in serious need of blouses in my wardrobe; skirts I have loads of, but there's a significant shortage of blouses. I went and…
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Serger Fuzz & Maintenance
Today's post is all about my serger fuzz. Exciting right?! So I know I should know better by now, but I've never cleaned out the…
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The Gertie Coat: Outer Collar
I can't tell you how excited I was to start in on the outer collar. It made me feel like I was rounding the bend…
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Work in Progress: The Gertie Coat
I really should stop calling Butterick 5824 the Gertie coat, but this late in the game I can't help it. I think you all know…
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Completed: A Purple Dubarry 1884B Skirt
I wanted to title this post "This was a Mistake" but I didn't want to give you the impression I was talking about my skirt. …
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Completed: Green Bobble Jumper & a Skirt to Match
It's always challenging to take photos outside in the Chicago winters, but I have to say today's outfit was surprisingly warm (except for my feet…
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Skirts in Progress
Hey guys! I feel like it's been ages since I've last made a blog post, but really... it's only been since Friday. How times flies.…
