Sew yourself some LOVE

Sew yourself some LOVE

This month inspired SYSL because it is the month of Valentine's day and love.  While Valentines Day may have become commercialized, the idea of taking time out of our lives to LOVE is something I hope we can hang on to all month long and even all year long.  So go love on your family, your friends, the walmart greeters.... and of course YOURSELF!

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Fashion Fridays: Intro

Fashion Fridays: Intro

I learned SO much in my first month sewing for myself, and vowed to share everything - feats and follies - with you all. But rather than rehash that now (you can click the link above to play catch-up!) I thought I'd start this month's self-care-sewing series off with a little "Where are they now?"

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Talking About Fabric...

Talking About Fabric...

So I constantly see posts online to the tune of: 'What exactly is X fabric?', 'What should I order online', 'I just wish I could touch it...'

Well, I am here to give you some insight.  I'm hoping to do more and more of these posts over the next year so that by the end of 2015 if someone asks 'What is X fabric?', you are going to have the answers!

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Pattern Anthology 8 Days a Week Tour

Pattern Anthology 8 Days a Week Tour

Today I am on the tour for Pattern Anthology's 8 Days a Week Collection!  I wish there were 8 days in my week... I just think of all the things I could get done with an extra 24 hours in my life, but then again, that extra 24 hours would only be helpful if it came with childcare and a nap ;o)

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Ladies Carrollton Avenue Dress: Who Wore It Best - A 'Sew Off' Style Review

Ladies Carrollton Avenue Dress: Who Wore It Best - A 'Sew Off' Style Review

That just happens to be the case with this group of four gorgeous ladies - they all have different sizes and shapes; but they all took the Ladies Corrollton by Seamingly Smitten and are showing off that they ALL wore it best!  Check out Kara, Crystal, Jessica, and Trisha as they share their variation and their reviews of the pattern in general.

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