Allie Olson – Kila Tank

Over the past year or so, I’ve been trying a couple of different tank top patterns. The summers can get pretty warm in Portugal, and there’s no air conditioning, so I have really enjoyed having tank tops that I can easily put on to stay cool. I’m subscribed to Allie Olson’s emails and always love seeing her sewing/pattern and life … Continue reading “Allie Olson – Kila Tank”

Quilted Unfolding Jacket

I’ve taken a little hiatus from posting for the past couple of months, but I have gotten a lot of sewing done! I have quite a few posts to share, so bear with me as I try to get the blogging ball rolling again. When we moved to Portugal, I had to make some quick decisions on what jackets I … Continue reading “Quilted Unfolding Jacket”

Mandala Genra Shirt

Alright! Back to [semi]regularly scheduled sewing for myself (no more Lego playmats)! Thanks for sticking around though that. I have so many colorful button-up shirts and blouses pinned on my Pinterest, and I knew I needed to make one. I was a little bit on the fence about using the Roscoe pattern to make it look more like the top … Continue reading “Mandala Genra Shirt”

2024 Sewing Year End Review

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”

My First Time Dyeing Fabric

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”