Make it for Mexico Sewing Challenge: Dress #5, the Sawtell Dress by In The Folds
The Sawtell Dress by In The Folds is the fifth dress I’ve finished for my Make it for Mexico sewing challenge. I am a slooooow sewist and I…
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Make it for Mexico Sewing Challenge: Garment #4, Butterick 6900 Caftan Top
After a rash of gravity iron breakdowns, delayed shipments, and sewing snafus, I REALLY needed a quick success. This Butterick 6900 caftan top sure gave me a much…
Make it for Mexico Sewing Challenge: Dress #3 Closet Core Elodie Wrap Dress
The Make it for Mexico Challenge: Make 6 dresses and 1 top for an upcoming trip to Merida, MX for the Dia de los Muertos celebrations.This is a…
Make it for Mexico Sewing Challenge: Dress #2, Vogue 1937
The Make it for Mexico Challenge: Make 6 dresses and 1 top for an upcoming trip to Merida, MX for the dia de los Muertos celebrations. I am…
Make it for Mexico Sewing Challenge: Dress #1 McCalls 7969
The McCalls 7969 loose fitting pullover dress is the first garment I completed for my Make it for Mexico Challenge: sew 6 dresses and 1 top in 24…
We Made These Colorful and Charming Mosaic Tile Tables
The Inspiration I have always had a thing for mosaic tile art. I fell in love with the mosaic murals in Italy, made from tiny glass, stone and…
Breezy Above-The-Sea Costume for a Special Little Mermaid
My granddaughter Felicity has always been a little mermaid obsessed. When Disney released the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, she was captivated. This new, contemporary Ariel was…
A Sparkly Under-the-Sea Costume for A Beautiful Little Mermaid
My 11-year old granddaughter Felicity has been a mermaid aficionado her entire life, and we were all so thrilled for her when she was cast as Ariel in…
Make it Special with a Beaded Picot Edge Finish
In retirement, with more time and energy to focus on my making, I’ve moved into slow-sew mode. On this blouse I recently made for myself I really enjoyed…
My Murder Mystery Inspired Blouse with a Couture Edge
I am a little addicted to British period drama series. Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, and Endeavor are a few examples of my favorites. Lately, I’ve been watching…