McCalls 6553 Perfect for Tea!
As I’m thinking through the outline of this post, I fell like this could be an episode of How I met your Mother. “Kids, it all started with …” Friends, […]
Tag Archives: beginner sewing
Craftsy Review – The Green Bee Boxcar Tote Kit
One of the best things about having a hobby you love is you can’t help but talk about it. I was in one of those corporate team meetings about 2 […]
For the last time … McCalls 6702 … Failed AGAIN!
Lesson Learned – Not all patterns are created equal. I’m learning and growing. Every project is a new experience. I’m a completely different sewist from the person that made those pillowcases a […]
Preparing for a Sewing Retreat – A Beginner’s Point of View
Facts from my life. I have a full time corporate job. It’s pretty cool. I work with great people that have become wonderful friends and mentors. It’s not 40-hour a week […]
An Amy Butler Everyday Reversible Shopper
In an effort to better organize my LIFE, along with everything that comes with being maker. Fabric, patterns, notions etc. I started using Evernote. I love it! I’m currently in the process of […]
What’s [Not] Gonna Happen in 2015
This whole sewing goals thing has been eating me up since last month. Should I make goals? What should they be? Should I be aggressive? They should be challenging … […]
It’s A Kimono – Simplicity 1318
Here’s a question. Are there rules to pattern matching? Or is this one of those gray areas in the world of sewing … where I has CEM (Chief Executive Maker) … […]
I’m Wearing: Butterick B5929
Alrighty … right on the heels of my wrap dress I wanted to take a hard look at my closet and address a few holes in my wardrobe. Specifically for fall/winter. […]
Lessons Learned – A year of Sewing & Blogging
I’m not one of those girls that’s good about marking dates. I didn’t write a 1st Anniversary Blue Sunday Blog post. My thought was … “What’s the point?” This blog is […]
And the Next Tribute Goes To …
Tribute Month is quickly winding down and here’s one final post. It was so difficult selecting one person for a tribute. I’m so thirsty for knowledge and inspiration and I find it […]
