Another Cleo Skirt today! This is View B of the pattern, which features the longer length and inseam pockets, sewn up in a lovely Carolina 1" gingham. This skirt (like...
Read MoreThe Cleo Skirt pattern is coming soon HERE!Cleo has a flat front waistband with elastic in the back (no zippers or closures!), and two views with different lengths, hem finishes,...
Read MoreThe Cleo skirt pattern is nearly ready HERE! This week, we're putting the finishing touches on the layout, getting the yardage charts ready to share, working on the shop listing,...
Read MoreWhen Melissa started working for me about a year and a half ago as a studio assistant, she didn't know how to sew. It may surprise you, but most of...
Read MoreI've been experimenting with a few new knit fabrics since Isla (my first women's knit pattern) was launched a few months ago. Knits can be so different and I wanted...
Read MoreHello! Happy New Year! I ended up taking a bit of a blogging/screen break for the past couple of weeks, which was really quite nice because it gave me more...
Read MoreJust popping in to wish you all a Merry Christmas!!! My parents are here in Michigan from Seattle and the kids are soaking up all of the extra attention from...
Read MoreHere's my little monster in a few new things I've made for him recently: a Flashback Tee in Sidewalk interlock and some fleece Parsley Pants. It could hardly have escaped...
Read MoreI'm so excited to announce that my new collection for Cloud9 Fabrics is now shipping to retail shops. Sidewalk is a line of twelve designs printed on 100% organic cotton interlock...
Read MoreLook! I sewed myself a dress for the endless number of fancy holiday soirees/parties I've been invited to!! KIDDING. So much kidding. My holidays are so low-key these days, what with it...
Read MoreUsually the things I make and post on my blog are brand sparkly new, fresh off the sewing machine, photographed, and then posted for you to see, and for me to look...
Read MoreNew knit turtleneck! New glasses! I thought it would be fun to try one of my new Sidewalk knits in a grown up turtleneck. I used another Seamwork pattern, Neenah,...
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I brought back my Sewing Superstars series with a feature of Hungie Gungie. (Learn more about this fun series HERE!)Today our Superstar is Jess Christian of Craftiness is...
Read MoreIt's almost December and therefore sweater weather, so it may seem strange to post about a Gemma Tank, but this top is something I find myself wearing quite a bit these days,...
Read MoreHey friends! Just a little note to let you know that I'm sponsoring this week's While She Naps podcast. I listened to the episode yesterday while I was running/walking (I'm getting back...
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