One Last Hurrah for Winter
Spring has finally spring here in Montreal, so I thought I’d share my last winter sewing project before it’s embarrassingly late. Here in Quebec, it isn’t unusual to see temperatures around -30°C...
View ArticleTiny Assassins
A couple of years ago I made bat costumes for my kids for Halloween. The kids loved them and wanted to wear them all the time, but they were maybe a little costume-y for regular wear. So this year, I...
View ArticleA Quick Summer Dress
It’s been a really, really busy summer. I haven’t had much time to sew and even less to blog. And yet, I still managed to have a blogging backlog. This is the Sugar n’ Spice Romper and Dress by Heidi...
View ArticleUp In The Sky – Kitschy Coo Skater Dress
Sometimes it’s fun to make something quick, easy, and adorable and the Little Girl Skater Dress by Kitschy Coo checks all those boxes. This is the second time I’ve used this pattern. Last time I did...
View ArticleLazy Days Skirt
One of the easiest patterns I know of, that is perfect for beginners, is the Oliver +S Lazy Days skirt. It’s a free pattern with no seam finishing – which is my least favourite sewing task. I don’t...
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Cozy in Flannel
When you haven’t been sewing for a while, it’s nice to start off with a nice easy project. Flannel pyjamas definitely fit the bill – or so I thought! A photo of an Ottobre magazine pattern sheet. The...
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Sunshine in the Snow
My latest project was a mistake. I ordered french terry to make a sweatshirt, thinking it was the same fabric I had seen in the store, but I was wrong. Ordering fabric online is hard. Cowl Neck Dress...
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Pretty in Pink: Jalie 3355
For spring, my youngest asked for a hoodie. It had to be in her favourite colour: dusty rose. It also had to be incredibly soft. Believe it or not, I’ve never made a sweatshirt before! I found the...
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Spring Bunnies
What do you need for easter, besides a large quantity of chocolate eggs? Bunnies! I used a free tutorial from ikatbag.com for Spring Bunnies. This is a very simple pattern – the most difficult part is...
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Rose Tencel Skirt: True Bias Mave
This was my fourth time sewing the Mave Skirt from True Bias – such a great pattern.The skirt comes in three sizes: maxi, midi and mini. This time I made the mini. The instructions are very easy to...
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