This is one of the last projects I worked on in our old apartment. I was afraid to take part in the Restyle Exchange 2018 at first but once I received these garments from Rosy Retrospection, I became so excited. Before she sent me her items, Rosy messaged me three different sets of options through… Continue reading Restyle Exchange 2018
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So Many Scout Tees, So Little Motivation to Take Pictures For Me Made May
Every May, I get so excited for Me Made May because I love the sewing inspiration it provides. This year I pledged to wear at least three me made garments a week without any repeats. The wearing of the garments is the easy part, the taking pictures of myself wearing them is not! The month… Continue reading So Many Scout Tees, So Little Motivation to Take Pictures For Me Made May
Caitlin’s Bridal Accessories
I can't believe my friend Caitlin got married almost two years ago already. I was so honored when she asked me to be a bridesmaid and was even more excited when she let me make her veil and sash. The above collage features all the inspiration photos she sent me. I loved the short, layered… Continue reading Caitlin’s Bridal Accessories
Christmas Gifts 2017
Back in April, I decided I was going to try and make as many Christmas gifts as I could. My husband had been out of work since February and I was already panicking about how expensive gifts usually are because I am a worrier and like to make the worst of things. It was a… Continue reading Christmas Gifts 2017
An Army of Emerys
Over a year ago, I decided to start making some special occasion dresses because 2017 was very busy with weddings and wedding related events for us. I hadn't made a dress for myself for a special occasion since senior prom because I decided to make sewing my career and for a while it was hard… Continue reading An Army of Emerys
A Tale of Two Toaster Sweaters
When I first bought the Toaster Sweater 2 pattern by Sew House 7 from Indiesew last year, it was because it reminded me of the sweater in the pictures above that was for sale at Anthropologie at the time. Seeing as that sweater was somewhere around $80-90, I decided to try make my own instead.… Continue reading A Tale of Two Toaster Sweaters
A Flurry of Fens
A little over a year ago, I decided to treat myself to my first printed copy of an indie pattern for my birthday. I decided on the Fen Dress by Fancy Tiger Crafts, which I purchased through Indie Sew. I had seen it featured in a lot of Instagram posts and loved the relaxed, loose shape of… Continue reading A Flurry of Fens
Ruddy To Craft 