Winter/Spring 2017 wardrobe plans

The last thing I sewed and loved was my graduation suit. I was hit with a terrible sewing block. Some days I would start a project, and immediately hate the direction it was going in. Some days I would finish a project, only to find it didn't fit, despite sewing with the pattern a couple…

Fall/Winter Wardrobe Inspiration

(center image -source )Hello everyone!Remember when I said I was going to attempt to get through a ridiculous amount of patterns in a year? Yeah. Yeah. So I decided to be a bit more practical, and split it.I sat back, and looked through my closet as I did a clear out at the start of summer,…

Dressed up to get groceries

Or last minute Xmas gifts. Same thing.I recently snagged a remote for my camera as a 'yay you survived midterms!' gift to myself. It is well past finals, and I'm finally using it.This is the Dapper Day dress, which I wore again for a business class presentation earlier this month. I figured it needed a…

My Pajama Party Plans

Thanks to being a student, my education comes first, so I still have my ideas sitting about (good show  me, for my own sew along. oops.)I intend to use this 1943 Simplicity pajama pattern. It's un-printed, and from quickly skimming over the instructions, this will prove a bit of a challenge for me. But it's…

Pattern and Fabric Inspiration

Hello all,I am going to apologize for the radio silence, I had a bunch of things due for classes, but I'm back and ready to help you all with some inspiration for patterns and fabrics.Now where to go to get patterns. If you decide to utilize vintage patterns, you've a few options to go for…

I sewed for victory

Earlier in the year, I told myself to create more clothes for myself, but I've been failing in the documenting and photographing department for it! I mean, I just have the few I showcased for the group.I made this ensemble for Sew For Victory in the spring, and I have to say, it's one of…

Melrose Ave Flea Market

Last Sunday, I was in the Orange Countyarea visiting friends, and I was whisked away to a flea market in LA.I sadly didn't have my camera on me, and the only picture I took was of my outfit.But, I can share my finds with you all!After getting in the area, the first booth I saw…

A Few Finds

Hello everyone! This past Sunday I decided to get out of the house and travel to the San Diego Vintage Flea Market. A couple semesters ago a classmate told me about it, but I was unable to attend it due to having other things going on. But I am very glad I was able to go.…

Lets Sew for Victory

Hello everyone!I'm here with another thing to pull me from this crafting rut I'm currently in. I've been super busy with work in two project based classes- fashion selection, and fashion sketching, and I need a pick me up.With my spring break around the corner ( and a lot of work to do in the…

Making things for 2014

Hello everyone! It seems to be this year is the year of 'making a nice wardrobe for yourself.' Tasha is making her wardrobe work for her. Rochelle is setting up a 12 pattern challenge. The lovely ladies at Colette Patterns are doing a wardrobe architect. I'm just filling my closet with things I know would make me…