this week, i’m working on creating a backstock of some of my tried and true styles. that includes the strap back vests and boleros. i have piles of matched ties laying around taking up space while waiting to be sewn. when i’m done, i can then concentrate on some of the new ideas that are [...]

sew, i decided to stay in and sew last night instead of going to a hoop jam. sometimes that’s a really tough choice for me but look what came out of it! this is the cutest, PINKEST, vest ever. it’s a size medium with the flexibility to fit many body shapes (up to a bust [...]

wow. it’s been a hectic summer/sewing season for me this year! i swore up and down that i wouldn’t do any trunk shows because i didn’t feel ready yet. i was supposed to sew all season to beef up my inventory and do the shows next year. but somehow, i ended up doing them now [...]

i’ve been sew busy sewing and celebrating that i haven’t had a chance to share what i’ve been creating this past week!  i’ll start with the commissioned birthday outfit.  my dear friend asked me if i could make him something to wear while hooping on his birthday. it sounded like fun and i needed to [...]

recently, i experienced a major shift in my career choice. because of this, i have a huge pile of office attire that’s taking up valuable space in my closet. for the last four years, i was wearing suits to work every day and under the suits, i was wearing typical “office appropriate” tops. you know [...]

have i mentioned how hard it is to be 4’11″ and find fun, flowy pants that fit? and i’ve got curves sew the kids department doesn’t work for me (believe me, i’ve tried). again, i thought i would try my hand at making a pair of pants that i can hoop in, out of this [...]

ok, sew i made it yesterday but i was too lazy to post about it! i didn’t take before pictures because i forgot to. i need a personal assistant but that’s another topic… i’m always on the hunt for cute tops that i can hoop comfortably in. their are many considerations in choosing the right [...]