Chris took me down to the Cape this past weekend for my birthday (which is today, by the way!). Can you believe it, he’s lived here all of his life and he’s never been to Cape Cod?? The last time I visited the Cape was on a family vacation when…
View Post![Pattern Review: Hollyburn Skirt [Sewaholic]](https://sew-wrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/8673591796_5cff717236_z.jpg)
Pattern: Hollyburn by Sewaholic Patterns Fabric: Art Gallery Pure Elements Cotton in Empire Yellow, purchased at Grey’s Fabric Size: 6 Cardigan: Coppelia Tank: Gap Boots: Nine West Nails: Essie Bikini So Teeny I don’t know why, but I’ve been on such a “loud color” fabric kick lately with what I’ve…
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The Pattern Pyramid made it all the way from Heather in Montreal to moi in Boston! I was so excited to see a big, fat envelope arrive in the mail covered in stamps and a customs form. Nothing like receiving international mail, it’s exciting for some reason. I claimed the…
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As I was cleaning up my apartment this afternoon, I found some “wall art” I made back in February that I never hung up in my sewing area: a sewing machine stitch sampler and a collection of vintage buttons from my stash; both frames are from Ikea. I have one…
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Surplice/wrap/mock wrap dresses have eluded me. I’m convinced that I’m just not “built” for them since they always gape open. However, I’ve seen so many positive reviews of the Tiramisu dress by Cake Patterns that I wanted to give it a shot. Basically, you measure your high bust, full bust,…
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