Sep 11 2008
Erin from House on Hill Road made nine pairs of wide-leg lounge pants from Amy Butler’s In Stitches, and they were so cute, I couldn’t resist making a pair of them for myself. I’m so glad I did.
When I first started cutting out the pieces to make these lounge pants, I was alarmed at how [...]
Aug 31 2008
Simplicity 2874.
I cannot figure out the magic formula for making clothing Claire loves. She’d gladly wear her favorite red skirt every single day, but won’t touch a purple skirt I made just like it–and purple’s supposed to be her favorite color.
Something about this little cherry print jumper really appeals to her. Perhaps it’s the bright, [...]
Apr 22 2008
I’ve been completely obsessed over trying to sew a dress to wear to my sister-in-law’s wedding next month. It has turned out to be two or three times as much work as I anticipated. Here’s the first dress (which I’m embarrassed to show you):
Oh. my. god. It’s soooooooooo terrible. I look pregnant.
I love the fabric. [...]
