This week’s post is a tale of two skirts that I made using black watch taffeta fabric. This week I’ll show you the circle skirt and next time (after I find the time to take some photos) I’ll show you the ruffled mini skirt. Two skirts made from the same fabric create two very different […]
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Happy 2020! I can’t believe that it’s already January 10th. December sort of few by in a holiday blur, and I’m okay with that. Not sure how you feel, but I am definitely ready for a fresh start. So…I meant to publish this before New Years. This silver sequin statement skirt – say that three
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Happy Monday! I have some exciting news to share this week…personalized Roxbury Place travel bags are now available! I don’t know about you but, I love all things personalized. A monogram makes and item that much more special. It also makes a lot easier to find something you’ve lost when it has your name on
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Below you will find my book list volume 3. In this list you’ll find four great books and one not so great book, but before we get to all that I have an important question for you. Do you prefer reading an actual book or do you use an e-reader? Now, I know some people
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So, I am by no means an expert sewer. I didn’t go to “design school”. I did take lessons, but I definitely still have a lot to learn. Anytime I am trying to do something new or learn a “new to me technique”, I’m usually interested in the fastest and easiest way to get it
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August is here and I’m not happy about it. That means September is right around the corner and I haven’t made half of the summer clothes I wanted to make, and while I have a bunch of things on my Fall/Winter sewing list I’m just not ready to commit to wool and velvet just yet.
How to make a Botanical Print Skirt – When Life Gives You Lemons Read More »
So, I recently learned how to shirr fabric. Shirring is when you use elastic thread to create a stretchy piece of clothing out of non-stretch fabric. It is very easy although a little more time consuming than making a regular garment. The great thing about shirring is that you don’t need to worry about fitting
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Last summer we moved into a new house that has a front porch. The first piece of furniture we bought for the space was this porch swing (currently on sale!) and it was by far the best piece of furniture we purchased for the space. You can read the post here. The swing came with
How to Sew a Pillow Cover – A Porch Swing Refresh Read More »
Tote bags are the best right? They hold all of your “stuff”. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or just running errands a tote bag keeps you organized. This week I’m going to show you how to make a summer tote bag of your own. I spotted this great looking tote bag on Mark
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Happy 4th of July week! Not sure what your plans for the holiday are, but we will be spending the week at the lake where there will be lots of boating, swimming, grilling, BBQ’ing and of course fireworks! I made this red, white and blue ruffle skirt just for the occasion. If this plaid fabric
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