Happy Homemade - A Beachy Pull Over Parka...

So there was a sew-a-long going on over at You and Mie and Elsie Marley.  I'm not a huge sew-a-long person, but this one made me FINALLY break out a Japanese pattern book and make something. Granted, I bought this book in English.  I have a ton of Japanese pattern books, and have yet to make a thing...

A Tried and True Favorite

If I had to choose a pattern that gave me the most sewing-satisfaction when complete, it would have to be the Oliver + S Jump Rope Dress.  If you've made this pattern, you know what I mean. I've made view A: and view B. I don't think she really ever (willingly) wore the view B. The seersucker Jump...

Lotus Pond Meets Oliver + S

When the fabric line Lotus Pond came out from Rae Hoekstra (shop link), I was immediately struck by the color palette.  I knew I had to test it out, you know, so I can vouch for it if someone asks.... I started with one of the more subdued prints, called Fluttering Fields.  It's a really sweet peachy...