I was on the hunt for a comfy, summery, crop top that wasn't TOO croppy. I found this pattern on Peppermint Magazine for a loungewear set. I had the fabric in my stash for a year or two, I think I got it from Rokko Sarees. I just love the tropical pattern print. It was a… Continue reading Sewing: Loungewear top
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Sewing: Reynolds Top
Ok this was a very quick and easy and satisfying thing to sew up! It's the Reynold's Top from Helen's Closet. I got this fabric a couple of years ago, when a theatre company was having a sale to clean out their wardrobe room. It was a "fill a bag for $5" situation - so… Continue reading Sewing: Reynolds Top
Red summer dress
I made another dress, with the same pattern that I used here. I learned a lot. Namely, that you have to be careful of the direction of the print. It didn't matter too much, but the front of the dress had upside-down lemons. So turned it around and made the back the front.BUT this made… Continue reading Red summer dress
Flannel Heat Packs
Yep, still sewing up a storm here. I made more heat packs, with lavender inside. I made these up from warm, cotton flannel. And on the inside, I put in flax seeds, dried lavender flowers, and lavender essential oil. I love all these great, cozy fabrics!
Lavender heat/eye packs
I got some lovely lavender from Amazon the other day. It smells amazing! I found this amazing pug material for my sister in law, Maiko. I made her an eye pillow and heat pad. She loves pugs! I made a few more with all of the material I have been collecting. I try to resist… Continue reading Lavender heat/eye packs