I LOVE an elegant robe. No make-up? Frazzled hair? Coffee not yet brewed? I throw on a pretty robe and my morning instantly becomes better. It tips the messy/classy scale towards "classy" and I'm ready to start my day. When we got married four years ago, I received some lovely robes, but constant ... VIEW POST
Ready for the Heat: Off-the-shoulder Top
Off-the-shoulder tops are everywhere this summer and, after trying a few on in stores, I resolved to sew one up. I debated drafting my own pattern, but decided against it when I saw Simplicity 8646 on sale. Pattern Cost I bought Simplicity D0959 or 8646 during a pattern ... VIEW POST
Summer Basics: The Laura Skirt and Plantain T-shirt
This year's Me Made May highlighted my lack of casual me-mades. I rarely struggled when getting dressed for work, but weekends in me-made were an immediate challenge. Since my move back south, casual clothing in general is an area of weakness in my closet. My skinny jean ... VIEW POST
Sew My Style 2018: Myosotis Dress Pattern Review
I'm back on the Sew My Style bandwagon and sewed up the new Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress. Although it's May, this is only the second Sew My Style pattern I've completed (You can see my first Sew My Style post here). Deer and Doe is an independent pattern company based out of France. They released ... VIEW POST
Me Made May 2018: Week 2
Me Made May 2018 is in full swing and I'm still loving the opportunity to focus on my me-mades! Monday, May 7 Mondays often start early with a faculty meeting, so I opted for an easy-to-wear knit outfit. The top is Simplicity 1463 in a black and white stripe knit and sewn at least a year ago. It's ... VIEW POST
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