For date night I wore this blouse I made using a 1983 vintage pattern, 8802 Stitch 'N Save by McCall's. Comfy, classic style. Jeans ...

I made a ribbon blanket for my granddaughter. She loves it. The last two pictures are in progress.

Ran across this interview with our now 16 year old daughter Emily when she was 9. She is still sewing and teaching. She had her own blog ch...

Sew Chic Pattern Company is now taking sign-ups for Simplicity 8167. This tutorial will be for lessons beginning September 19th through Oct...

My sewing space is on one wall in the family room. My patterns are organized with skirts in one box, pants and jumpsuits in one, blouses an...

This is currently my favorite book on Refashioning clothing. I've been following Beth's blog for years now. Her ideas are unique, ...

I am so excited to share with you one of my favorite Indie designers, Laura Nash of Sew Chic Pattern Company . Laura is a gifted designer. ...

Back in February I was contacted by My Fabric Designs with an offer of free fabric in exchange for sharing with my audience. They are an o...

My daughter Emily of Fashionista Emily and her sewing student made Matching Tartan Skirts. Aren't they cute? 

My daughter Emily of Fashionista Emily's sewing student made this cute apron last Halloween. She chose spider fabric. She's only 8...

My 15 year old daughter of Fashionista Emily teaches private sewing lessons. This is a purse and matching coin purse one of her students m...

My 15 year old daughter Emily of Fashionista Emily made this beautiful skirt. I originally got this fabric for myself, but I let her talk ...

Another house dress for my aunt using McCall's 5640. After this I'll make her just one more for a while so I can do some other proj...

Happy New Year! Hope your new year is getting off to a good start and that this is a great one for you.  Isn't this pretty fabric? ...

We just found out that our daughter and her family will be adding a new member to their family in August. This is a great way to start the ...

Hope you  had a wonderful Christmas! We went to my brother and sister-in-law's home. They live in town. My mom and sister come as well....

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from me and my family to you and yours!