I love navy and white. They just go so well together like peanut butter and jelly. I wear this navy gingham skirt about once a week. It’s really easy to throw on with a white tank top and your done. It makes for simple summer dressing, especially when it is so freaking hot these days. […]
Navy Gingham Skirt and The Return of the Bermuda Bag Read More »
I know, I know….a ruffled skirt…again. I just can’t help myself. I’m sure you’ve all heard the expression “if you find something you like buy it in every color”. Well theses ruffled skirts are what I really like so I am making them in every color I can. These short ruffled skirts have become my
A Ruffled Skirt…Again // Can’t Stop With All the Ruffles Read More »
I hate shorts. I own a few pair, but I never really wear them. To me they are uncomfortable and unflattering. My legs are short, so IMO they just don’t work on me. It gets pretty hot here in during the summer, so I wanted something easy to just throw on and go. I love
Green Seersucker Skirt // The Best Skirt Pattern Ever! Read More »
Inspiration for what I make comes from a lot of different places. A photo I found online, a magazine, a pattern I bought…I mean it can truly come from anywhere. It’s funny how and when I become inspired. Sometimes it can be as simple a seeing a color that sparks an idea. The inspiration for
DIY Gathered Mini Skirt // Where I Find My Inspiration Read More »
So my kids’ school is officially closing today, Monday the 16th for two weeks. Upon hearing this, I immediately went to the store. And by this, I am of course talking about the liquor store. I’m sure a lot of you are in similar situations. Let’s all be sure we take a deep breath, try
Pink and Red Lipstick Skirt and Attempting to Stay Sane Read More »
Say hello to my navy and yellow wool plaid skirt. Yes, I know it’s almost Spring (thank god!) but I’m trying to squeeze in the last of my cold weather clothes before it’s too late. This time of year is like a black hole when it comes to fashion. It’s not Spring yet, but most
Navy and Yellow Wool Plaid Skirt and The Happy Medium Season Read More »
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
Black Watch Plaid Circle Skirt – A Tale of Two Skirts Read More »
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
Silver Sequin Statement Skirt – Say That Three Times Fast! Read More »
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 »
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
Sewing With Piping – Happy 4th of July! Read More »