Hey! So we were thinking it's about time to do another "off the blog" post about all the things that have been going on behind the scenes this month. Things have been quiet and business as usual on the blog but off the blog...we've been busier than ever! *SNAP: A lot of our time behind the scenes has been spent finalizing sponsors and gathering supplies for the sewing room at SNAP next month. We are getting really excited for the conference and think that having a whole room and track of ... View the Post
Vintage Pattern + Organic Cotton Sateen = A Winning Combo
I have had this vintage 1976 McCall's pattern for years now. It keeps floating around between my to be cut pile and my stash but earlier this week the pattern met the fabric and it was true love! The fabric I used was organic navy cotton sateen from Organic Cotton Plus. I've used their fabrics before and I love them...they are always so soft and wonderful to work with and this cotton sateen was no exception...it is like butter! Seriously, butter. Which is why I ended up making the long ... View the Post
How to Draft a Pencil Skirt
One thing I think is a staple in any wardrobe is a straight skirt or a pencil skirt. I think they look fantastic on all body shapes and I just love them. I have been dreaming about them in about 100 colors for Spring lately and I keep seeing bright colored ones all over fashion magazines. So, since both liZ and I are dying for Spring, we thought what a better way to get ready for Spring than a pencil skirt sew along next week! When we draft we will show you how to make a straight skirt ... View the Post
Vintage Ruth
A few months ago my mom found this sweet dress in an antique shop and it was just Ruth's size. The dress was 100% handmade and the craftsmanship is phenomenal! Look at all of those pin tucks. I know that in today's world cutting corners, just getting it out there, speed, and disposable everything is the norm...but when I see work like this I think we are missing out...missing out on something important. The time, the love, the skill that was used to create this dress is phenomenal and ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: Because you are enough….
A few weeks ago, I was overwhelmed. In the middle of a move and at my wits end. And it seems like at those times in my life, I start dropping those giant balls of motherhood that we all juggle. And as those balls were falling to the ground I started to tell myself I wasn't good enough. And those tiny thoughts snowballed into "I am a horrible mother, I can't do anything right....." One night I had a good cry/prayer session and the thought came to my head and heart. "you are doing your ... View the Post
Books for My Grandparents….Because I wanted them to know…
I am a lucky girl. A very lucky girl. I was basically raised with two sets of parents...my parents and my grandparents... I've always been close to my grandparents...and for that I feel most fortunate...there has never been an important event that they have missed in my entire life...ever...everything from proms to graduations to hospital stays to birthdays...they have always been there. (Like I said, I am one lucky girl.) I talk to them everyday...how many people get that chance? Not ... View the Post
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