So I haven’t posted in ages, but the end of year stress as a teacher/Grad Student/Mom-o-3 has led to a little stress relief shopping that I thought…… Read more “An end of year moment”
Category: silhouette project
The silhouette project grew out of my desire to take my sewing to another level. I can sew beautiful clothes that look like crap on my body type and skin coloring. These posts document me researching, learning, and testing various colors, styles, etc. on my body to find what really works with the real me! This will influence future sewing pattern selections, fabric selections, and overall styling/pairings.
Mommy seeks the perfect t-shirt dress!
I don’t want to be the “soccer mom in yoga pants” stereotype. This is a stereotype I totally hate by the way. I just love fashion and want…… Read more “Mommy seeks the perfect t-shirt dress!”
Mini-Capsule: Exploring Colors
As I am progressing in my fashion sewing journey, I have learned about so many things. This Curvy Capsule project is no different. Here are some great…… Read more “Mini-Capsule: Exploring Colors”
Curvy Mini-Capsule Ideas
I found the Sew-Along from the Facebook group so motivating (i.e. focusing so I actually finish projects instead of leaving a pile of UFOs) that I’ve decided…… Read more “Curvy Mini-Capsule Ideas”
Stylish Musings
I know as seamstresses, we tend to put a lot of love and time into a project. Sometimes we’re rewarded with a piece we can’t imagine living…… Read more “Stylish Musings”
Spring Summer Inspiration
Spring & summer fashions and inspiration has been swirling in my head the past two weeks. I’ve been pinning and planning on Pinterest for Floridian outfits that…… Read more “Spring Summer Inspiration”
Reading instead of sewing…
…has been how I’ve spent my minuscule amounts of free time. What have I been reading? I just finished this: I highly, HIGHLY recommend this one! I…… Read more “Reading instead of sewing…”
Meet Emily, from Itch to Stitch
As I’ve been delving through the depths of the internet searching for work wardrobe inspiration, I came across this lovely photo from jesssewfabulous.wordpress.com: Another lovely blouse and…… Read more “Meet Emily, from Itch to Stitch”
The Bow Blouse of Happiness!
I am so happy with this blouse! So the big question: is this appropriate for work?
The first work blouse is cut!
The first style I am going to use for my Teacher Wardrobe/Mix & Match Uniform is a version of the bow blouse. Here’s the inspirational style found…… Read more “The first work blouse is cut!”
Tereza 