life lived creatively
I jumped in on the #CurvyYearofSewing hosted by the Curvy Sewing Collective in January. The theme for January/February was jeans & trousers. I had all my fabrics & patterns picked out to make myself some fabulous pants. Things did not go as planned, as you will soon see, but I’m determined to keep forging ahead! This […] Read more…
In 2017 I had hoped to move toward a more me-made wardrobe. While I did make a few new wearable things, I did not accomplish as much as I’d hoped! This year the Curvy Sewing Collective is hosting a year long sewing event with bimonthly sewing prompts. I’m jumping in for inspiration & motivation! In […] Read more…
Fall is my favorite time of the year y’all! We are only a week away from the official first day of fall, which is September 22nd. I thought I’d share some of my favorite finds for fall 2017. I’ve also included some crafty links in there for all my crafty friends! Disclaimer: This post contains […] Read more…
It’s back to school time! Today is the first day of school & I thought it’d be fun to do a post for the teachers. In all the prepping for classes, checking roles, & getting your own kids ready, teachers forget to take care of the most important thing – themselves! My goal when I […] Read more…
I mentioned in my Monthly Roundup post that I followed along with the Summer Sew Along over at Needle & Foot Fine Fabrics. Since I needed to finish all the edges still, I thought I’d share how I do it. Finishing necklines & arm holes & doing hems is always something I put off! It’s […] Read more…
Do you have a top you love, but something’s a little off? Most people don’t realize that ready made clothing does not fit most people off the rack. Some have good tailors while some just got lucky! I had a friend of mine ask about altering clothes to be more personalized & better fitting. So, […] Read more…
Friday has finally arrived! Are y’all ready for the weekend? Yes, please! Guess what else it’s time for? A Fashion Friday Story with Cents of Style! These are always so much fun to do and it helps me give y’all a little more insight into what makes me tick – rusty cogs and all. Plus […] Read more…