making my week | 3
where I share some of what I’ve been making each week, and invite you to do the same… It’s been a long while since I’ve made any kind of clothing for myself so this was pretty fun. I sort of … Continued
around the studio
Happy Monday! I hope yours has been a productive one too. Tonight we will take a little break and enjoy a glass of wine and some home made pizza, to celebrate getting my taxes all paid. So nice to have … Continued
a little striped skirt
While cleaning up some piles of fabric a few nights ago, I came upon this striped jersey material I had found some time back at the thrift store. It suddenly seemed like a great idea to make a little skirt. … Continued
[soon to be] new for fall
Lots of sewing going on. I have just finished up a wholesale order, and am working diligently to get shop orders completed and shipped, and then I hope to bust out a bunch of new bags for fall/winter. I have … Continued
it’s Tuesday
…but I’m not sure I could have told you that without looking at the little clock on my computer. The last few days have really been somethin’ else, for this little one woman business. Can I just say, yowza! I … Continued
Family Time
We are home from our visit with family. It was a needed break from the day-to-day. We had a nice time, with both our families, who we wish we saw more often. Starting tonight, I will be catching up on … Continued
New Season, New Ideas, New Machine
As with the season, a shift is occurring. I recently purchased a new serger, to replace my 20 something year old Bernina, which is just about retired. The decision to get this new machine was based around my feeling to … Continued
Sewing Efficiency ≠ Toxicity
I bought a new cutting mat a few months ago. This mat is the mat of mats… the green kind – you know – self-healing, 3×4 feet, gridded to the max. I read up on this beforehand, as I am … Continued