My Sew Sew Life-Polka Dot Rachel Comey Top

My Sew Sew Life-Polka Dot Rachel Comey Top

I finally finished a new sewing project which was the top from Vogue Pattern 1618. This top had been on my to-make list for over two years. Finally, in January, I put it on my #MAKENINE22 (see the last photo) chart to make sure I got it done. This pattern was published in 2019 and [...]

Lace and Vintage Perry Ellis Scarf for “The Thousand Quilt” by Elizabeth Shippen Green

Lace and Vintage Perry Ellis Scarf for “The Thousand Quilt” by Elizabeth Shippen Green

Hello, and welcome to Style Imitating Art’s “Reveal Monday”. Today is the day that the hosts, unveil our interpretations of the chosen artwork. What Is Style Imitating Art? Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw [...]

Green + Green for Decline of the Day by Emperor Ham Nghi

Green + Green for Decline of the Day by Emperor Ham Nghi

Welcome to my interpretation for this round of Style Imitating Art. A Little Background Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee On the Edge, and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of us selects an [...]

Spinning a Yarn-New Matching Mitts and Socks

Spinning a Yarn-New Matching Mitts and Socks

Hello! Today I have something rare, a knitting post. Although I love knitting and for years exclusively knitted, the return to sewing has impacted how often I get back to my knitting needles. Recently, I've been working on a pair of socks and mitts and finally have them finished. I used store-bought yarn because, although [...]

Hello Velvet for Sakia van Uylenburgh

Hello Velvet for Sakia van Uylenburgh

Hello, and welcome to Style Imitating Art's "Reveal Monday". Today is the day that the hosts, unveil our interpretations of the chosen artwork. We have a new co-host on board! I would like to congratulate Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge as our new partner. Over this past year, Shelbee has been a force to [...]

My Sew Sew Life-In Search of the Perfect T-Shirt to Make and Wear

My Sew Sew Life-In Search of the Perfect T-Shirt to Make and Wear

Why make a T-Shirt when there are so many out there to make; it's just a very simple piece of clothing. Honestly, I don't have a good answer to that question. It's just something that I've been wanting to do. I may have been inspired by the YouTuber/Blogger Whit Makes who spent one whole month [...]