• The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag!

    The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag!

    I think I’ve already mentioned that I need to replace my Tote bag.  The vinyl is cracking at the corners and on the straps.  I have decided to strip what zippers and buckles I can from this one to ensure no waste … but the rest of it is too worn. My family, friends and…

  • McCall’s M7093 – Don’t need buttons for this one …

    McCall’s M7093 – Don’t need buttons for this one …

    … and I found the perfect buttons for my last project.  But before I show them to you, let me show you what I made with the remnants of my paisley Topaz knit.  I had some of this lovely fabric – 85% polyester, 10% rayon, 5% spandex – left over, just enough.  I think I have made…

  • Itch to Stitch Lisbon Cardigan – No Buttons though!

    Itch to Stitch Lisbon Cardigan – No Buttons though!

    Fresh off the Day and Night Dress Challenge, Coffee and Cocktails, I’m headed to Lisbon… … the Lisbon Cardigan by Itch to Stitch, that is. I cut out my pattern pieces and fabric with the help of Sophie!  I love this knit fabric, a “shades of grey” (and black) paisley Topaz knit, 85% polyester, 10%…

  • Vogue V1336 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 2

    Vogue V1336 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 2

    I did it!  I completed The Day and Night Dress Challenge organized by Elizabeth Made This!  You can read about her Challenge details here.  I completed my Day dress – my “Coffee” dress last week.  I used New Look 6803 and this 100% rayon.  It was an easy pattern and I would happily make it again….

  • New Look 6803 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 1

    New Look 6803 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 1

    Where has the week gone!  We had a holiday on Monday (“Family Day”), which I spent watching movies and sewing … then it was back to work and not knowing what day it was – pure chaos! But I have finished 1/2 of my Day and Night Dress Challenge – the “Day” part – it’s…

  • But I can do this!

    But I can do this!

      I was all set to cut and tape my Itch to Stitch Lisbon Cardigan.  You probably know the one.  Almost everyone has already made one! I was all set to cut out this beautiful knit print that I purchased last August.  Yes, it’s a few months old, not my oldest fabric though!  This is…

  • I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 2)

    I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 2)

    I have really been enjoying this project!  My inspiration was the Sallie Tomato Zippy Crossbody Bag.  I started it last post here and finished it just this week. There weren’t many details to finish it off.  Let me show you how I did it …

  • I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 1)

    I have to have the perfect Zippered Crossbody bag … (Part 1)

    I used to buy more bags than clothes.  Every time I walked past a bag shop I would stop in.  After “just stopping in” a few days in a row, I’d finally buy what I had been looking at.  Now that I think about it, I pretty much always bought bags with the same “insides”…