Happy New Year, friend. The beginning of 2025 feels pretty heavy so far, but I hope you are safe and finding ways to make a positive difference in the world and lives of the people around you. I had my mom here visiting since Christmas, and she just went home on Thursday, so I’m pretty slow at getting this reflection … Continue reading “2024 Sewing Year End Review”
I limited myself to just a few Christmas projects this year, and thankfully I was able to get them all finished! With the exception of some pants that I’m going to make for my mom, but she’ll be here on Christmas, and she is bringing the fabric with her. I stuck with very simple things, and I think they all … Continue reading “Easy Christmas Sewing Projects”
I finally dyed something! I’ve wanted dye some fabric for the past few years, but it kind of seemed like more work than I was up for. And in the past, I could usually find fabric that was already the color I wanted it to be. Since moving to Portugal, I’ve been given some linen fabric that I didn’t really … Continue reading “My First Time Dyeing Fabric”
The new Neve Sweater & Tee pattern by Sew.lala is out now, and it’s such a great pattern! I love all 3 views, and I can’t wait to make the other two. I helped test the pattern and made view B, the crewneck sweatshirt version. I have a RTW Hanes sweater that I wear all the time, and I’ve always … Continue reading “Sewlala Neve ft. Matching Set”
I first shared my favorite knit fabrics at the beginning of 2021, but my taste in knit fabrics has changed over time. I’ve learned more over the past few years, and I feel much better about my fabric recommendations now. You only know what you know, so here is what I’ve learned and why these are my favorite knit fabrics … Continue reading “My Favorite Knit Fabrics for T-Shirts”
Over the past 9 years of sewing garments, I’ve made a few free patterns. I thought it would be fun to do a little roundup, and hopefully it will be a helpful resource too. If you click on any of the titles of the patterns, it will take you to the pattern page or to the page that tells you … Continue reading “Free Sewing Patterns”
I’m so excited to share today’s makes. I have not been able to get this look out of my head, and I kept pinning outfits just like it. It feels good to finally make it and wear it! Below are a few photos from my Pinterest boards. I love the look and feel of this outfit. The oversized blue and … Continue reading “Viki Sews Cynthia Blouse & Beige Slacks”
The temperatures are occasionally starting to drop here in Portugal, so I can feel myself getting more excited about fall sewing. But before I switch gears, I really want to share a few things I sewed in the past month for my summer wardrobe. All of these patterns are great. They are so nice, I sewed them twice (or sometimes … Continue reading “Summer Basic Repeats”
We had our first Lisbon Sewist Meet-Up a year ago, and I met so many other amazing sewists in the area. One of them was Susana who is the sweetest person, and she’s also a really great pattern designer. She mainly designs children’s clothing, and her patterns are all available at Suco by Susana on Etsy. She was kind enough … Continue reading “Suco by Susana – Fragola Top”
Not very many things beat a good t-shirt and shorts combo, and I’m so happy now to have these two new garments to add to my summer lineup. I’ve been on the hunt for good basic style shorts for a while, and I think I’ve found them! These are the Lore Piar Essential Shorts (sizes up to 58″ waist & … Continue reading “Lore Piar – Essential Shorts”
