Archive for the 'Clothing' Category

Ladybug dress for McKenna

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

At Discover Sewing, where I got my sewing machine, great classes are offered every month.  August I signed up for a yoke dress class and had no idea what I was getting into! I started out by picking an adorable lady bug fabric by fabric finders, and then started the cutting.  And cutting. And cutting.  [...]

Apron for Curi

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Curi and I have been friends since our then-boyfriends, now-husbands worked together in college.  I guess that means I’ve known her for over 8 years!  We’re fortunate enough that we live close to each other, and try to get together for coffee or lunch relatively often.  She’s a super busy SAHM of 3!

We always try [...]

Project #1 – Indygo Junction half apron

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

I wanted to start small enough that I would be able to accomplish, but cool enough to keep me challenged. When I was in San Fran last week, browsing sewing machines at Wee Scotty, they had this apron on display. Its the “ruffled chef” by indygo junction.

I loved the ruffles, and that I had the [...]