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Pixie Tee by Chalk and Notch
This is going to be short and sweet, but I really want to share my latest make with everyone, because I feel like a real-loved t-shirt deserves a little shout-out 🙂 The Pixie Tee from Chalk and Notch is a wardrobe stable for me. I love the relaxed, boxy fit. It is perfect for my everyday life as a stay-at-home mom. I am one who has to “get ready” for the day, even if I am not going anywhere, it just makes me feel better and motivates me to accomplish more during the day. However, even though I want to put on make-up and do my hair, I usually opt…
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Pattern Mashup: Lisa and Kimberly Dress Patterns by Athina Kakou
I am here today to show you my latest make, and it just might be my new favorite dress! I did a pattern mashup with the Lisa Dress Pattern and the Kimberly Dress Pattern. Both patterns are by Athina Kakou. Both patterns have their similarities, and they work very well together. The Lisa Dress has a V-neckline, an A-line skirt, bodice darts and 2 sleeve options (sleeveless or scalloped cap sleeve. The Kimberly Dress also has a V-neckline and bodice darts, but it has a circle skirt and either short sleeves or long sleeves. For this project I knew I needed sleeves and that I wanted the A-line skirt, as…
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Let’s Do This Thing
It’s a New Year and I think it is about time I finally launch this blog that I have been sitting on for far too long. I have had a strong desire to document my handmade journey this past year. Mostly to for myself, so I can visually see all that I have accomplished as a Sewist, but I also feel this blog can be a helpful source to the sewing community in general. I love seeing inspiration pictures from my fellow sewing friends, as well as finding out about pattern hacks and sewing tips. So with that said, that is exactly what I plan to do. This space will…
