Summer of Basics – Alder Shirt and Maritime Shorts

  I finally finished my last two garments for the Summer of Basics sew along – however, there was a change in plans along the way! Originally, I planned on making a Kelly Skirt since I don’t have a lot of skirts in my closet anymore (no idea how that…

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Floral Tania Culottes

  Culottes are fabulous and I need a collection of them ASAP. Of course, these are not the culottes of my childhood in the late 80’s/early 90’s, these are the brilliant and fashionable Tania Culottes designed by Megan Nielsen.       When the Tania Culottes came out about three…

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Summer of Basics – Ogden Cami Edition + Maritime Shorts

  I had my eye on the Ogden Cami when Kelli released the pattern last year, but I wasn’t urged to a make it until participating in Me Made May this year and realized I’m sorely lacking in tank tops. The Summer of Basics sew-along is a great way to…

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Summer Vacation in PA

          I just spent the last week at home with my family in PA – lots of games were played, laps run at the park and swam at the pool, playtime with my niece, and of course – fabric shopping out in Lancaster County. I’m bringing…

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Vogue 9192 Stripey Swimsuit

  2017 is the year of the one-piece bathing suit for me. To be quite honest, I’m over the teeny triangle bikini tops and swim bottoms that you need to hold onto when a big wave breaks in the ocean.  Maybe it’s that I’m older now and I just want…

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