When I learned to sew for my daughter in the late 80’s, we made woven cotton dresses. Since children often grow more vertically than horizontally, we put deep hems in those little dresses, so they could be let out lest their panties show. Times have changed, and we now have the wonder of knits, […]
Mercury is rising, afternoons are sizzling. and with more time indoors, I had some fun making another Shirtzie. Here is how I did it, so you can try it too! Skip the bra and add a little back interest with this hack. Cut the front as directed in the pattern. Cut your […]
We are hip deep in underwear making at my house. I love that Stitch Upon a Time has multiple variety and sizes to fit everyone and their preferences! Today, I want to visit getting the most out of your fabric with a variation of color blocking. We all know that undie making is terrific for […]
Hello there! I’m so excited for you to check out this fun mash of Mary Peplum and Excaliber PLUS a really neat trick to adding side seam pockets that involves much less sewing and time. My younger daughter turns 30 today! I am likely more excited than she is about this. I have done a […]
I love using scraps to make a little something for my grandbaby! The Wendybird Dress reminds me of one of our favorite dresses to just pop on and go when my daughter was little. With some careful cutting, I was able to get a top for me from the solid rayon Spandex, and the bodice […]
Happy day to you from a brisk and sunny New Mexico. I am thinking ahead and looking to wear short sleeves. For now there will be a cardigan over for the cool mornings, which can be removed as temperatures rise. Instructions on how I changed up my Seneca follow. Either the top or tunic length […]
Happy Winter morning to you from a sunny but chilly New Mexico! I have had this lovely thick bamboo blend fleece in my stash for over a year. It was calling to me to be a pair of joggers that I could wear just about everywhere. Planning to layer them over a pair of leggings […]
A great big sunshine-filled hello from New Mexico, in the southwestern part of the US. I am Joan @Joan.in.Stitches and I love sewing and sowing. If I am not in the garden, I am behind a sewing machine, or preparing for (or experimenting in) one or the other. Sewing since five, I feel lucky […]