Over the last few years, I've loved setting time aside to sew and I don't see that changing any time soon. However, given how much we are pushed today to consume and always be craving more, I wanted to consciously think about what and why I am making things so they are useful and not … Continue reading Sewing Goals for 2026
My yearly sewing recap is probably one of my favourite blogs to write as it gives me a chance to really look back over the year (and what a crazy one it was) and see how my sewing skills (and wardrobe) has improved. Spurred on by my yearly sewing goals, I tried my best to … Continue reading Everything I made in 2025 – Sewing Recap
Even though I'm a little late with this kind of post, I thought it's still worth creating a list of all the wonderful things I managed to sew in 2023. 2023 started off really strong with some fun projects, it had some very challenging projects and I sewed my first prom dress and gown. The … Continue reading Everything I Made in 2023 – Sewing Recap
Last year I made a list of sewing goals that I thought were going to be easily achievable, but then life got in the way. So this year I will be revisiting some goals and making what will hopefully be some more attainable goals instead. Sew More Indie PatternsThis is one goal I didn't get … Continue reading Sewing Goals for 2024
Sometimes as a sewing enthusiast, you find the perfect pairing between fabric and sewing pattern. This is one of those times. Within my fabric stash, I have some fabrics that have had a pre-assigned sewing pattern to them and it's really just a matter of time before I get around to sewing them. I've been … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review; Simplicity 9296
I always like to dress up around Valentine's day as it gives me a chance to embrace all the red and pink clothing colour combinations in my wardrobe. For those of us to love to sew, Valentine's day is a wonderful excuse to sew up some garments a little more romantic or heart inspired. If … Continue reading Vintage Valentine’s Inspired Sewing Patterns
Not all sewing project go smoothly. Have you ever started a project and you can tell from the get-go that it's just not going to work out? This is exactly how this project started. I was looking through my more modern sewing patterns that I was gifted when I first started sewing; some have been … Continue reading Sewing Pattern Review: Cynthia Rowley X Simplicity 1873