Month: March 2015

Crazy Dog Lady? Maybe… just a little…

 Muahaha… yes, I couldn’t resist. How could I not join in on this challenge!? I had a vision in my head of puppy running leggings, but couldn’t find any fabric that fit what I was imagining. Plus, there aren’t many dog prints out there that look quite as adorable as my little mutt babies… sooo… in came Spoonflower… I used the same photo that I used for our Christmas Card this past year. I tried adding a few designs but ultimately decided to go with plain white. Gotta work on my pattern repeats if I want to try this fabric design thing again. I used the Sloan Leggings pattern from Hey June (view B, tall, 3/4 length). I was drawn to this pattern because of the design – and the long inseam option, of course!  I used my awesome Spoonflower Modern Jersey fabric and this black Tricot Satin Matte Nylon Spandex Knit from Girl Charlee. My puppy fabric turned out to be a little more see-through than I was imagining, but it still worked well enough. …

Sunday Sew Love: 8 March

Eeek okay I think I’m ready for Spring! Even though we basically have Spring weather around here already. This winter has definitely reminded me why moving to California is always a good idea ;) (left) Merrick’s Art Color Blocked Fit & Flare | (top/center) A Fashionable Stitch Hollyburn (top/right) By Hand London Pattern Hacking Kim | (bottom) Scruffy Badger Time Linden Sweatshirt Until next time,

Stitch Fix #9 – February

You’d think with all of the beautiful weather we’ve been having lately I’d be ready for Spring, but I really just want to cozy up in a nice warm sweater… so that’s what I asked for in this month’s Stitch Fix. Papermoon Bastille Tulip Sleeve Blouse | $38 | Status: Going back Of course they couldn’t send just sweaters :) This one came with a white tank to wear underneath (which was very soft, by the way), but I think it was still a little too see-through for my liking. It gave me a great idea for a future sewing project, though… :) The tulip sleeves are fun. Brixon Ivy Atticus Pointelle Knit Sweater | $58 | Status: Going back The fit was a little off for me. The color is great for Spring, though! Mystree Esperanza Open Stitch Cardigan | $68 | Status: Going back I love love how long the sleeves are. Usually sleeves are too short for me so these were a nice change of pace. Other than that, though, it didn’t really do …

Sunday Sew Love: 1 March + SD Card Holder v.1

Well I think I finally got my sew-jo back! I have a whole list of very specific projects on my to-do list now and fabric picked out to go with each of them so I’m excited. Here’s version 1 of my SD card holder… there are a few things I want to change about it so I might end up with a few before I’m satisfied… but this will work for now. Much better than a plastic baggie :/ There are a slew of these on Etsy but I wanted to make my own and couldn’t find any instructions anywhere… so I’m creating some. I also like this tutorial from See Kate Sew, but I wanted more space for more cards. I seem to have acquired quite a few over the years (in other words, I forget to put one in my camera before almost every trip I go on so I have to buy a new one each time… oops) :) On to the topic of the day! Pretty dresses and cozy sweaters :) …