This is my latest creation and I’m so happy with the way it came out! It’s my trusty 50s style pattern but reinvented with this pink microsuede, a slightly longer length, and a new waist tie style. The dress also pairs well with this face mask I got from Gateway Arts! Dress: Handmade, fabric from…Read More
Sewing
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) A new piece of public art in Boston. 2) Sewing, sewing, sewing. 3) Festive poinsettias for the holidays. 4) I’m never not book shopping. 5) Spotted in Fenway. 6) Watching a Zoom play.
Creating Cozy
I put the finishing touches on this dress in time for my trip to Portland and it’s one of my favorite creations so far! I think the faux fur is an unusual fabric choice for a dress, but you know how much I love unique textures. On top of being visually interesting, it’s incredibly warm…Read More
In the Swing of Things
I made this coat from a vintage ’50s swing coat pattern, but I gave it a modern upgrade in this cozy and lightweight fleece. I’m so happy with the way it turned out! This is my first time working with fleece so I still have a lot to learn, but I think it was a…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Dropped my ballot off at the library last week! 2) Book club reading and a homemade poptart from a local bakery. 3) Back on my sewing game! 4) Visiting El Punto Urban Art Museum in Salem. 5) Chocolate shopping. 6) Bought this book in Salem and so far it’s fascinating!
Lilac Looker
I made this dress for my trip to the Finger Lakes in July but I didn’t get around to photographing it until much later! These retro cotton dresses and matching masks have been mainstays for me during the humid summer. As we transition into fall I’ll wear them with leather jackets and trench coats. Dress:…Read More