tova top, take two.

I made another Tova top. Normally I like to complete one project before beginning another, but I started this second Tova two weeks ago and got distracted somewhere around setting in the sleeves…and then again when it was time to slip stitch the collar…and it wasn’t the fault of the sleeves or the collar, I’ve [...]

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holiday pajamas

When I was growing up there were always new pajamas under the tree to open on Christmas Eve. It’s a tradition I’d like to carry on, and when I spotted this Moda Hideaway fabric back in January, I immediately envisioned Oliver + S Bedtime Story pajamas for Christmas this year. I prefer my holiday fabric [...]

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onesies for twinsies

If you’re like me and can’t bear to part with your fabric scraps, onesie appliqué is a fun way to use them. Of course, in my case, actually using something from my disastrous scrap heap only serves to justify future hoarding, as in, “See! I knew there was a reason I didn’t throw this (or [...]

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sunday brunch

Lila took a trip around the block on the balance bike with her dad while I did some sewing this weekend. She doesn’t move very fast, but she did manage to display some healthy self-esteem and an appreciation for nature all within the first nine seconds of this video. Here’s what I was working on: [...]

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my tova

When I first bought my sewing machine I took a series of three beginning sewing classes. The projects got progressively more difficult (apron, robe, two-piece pajamas), but they all had one thing in common: none of that stuff is worn out of the house. And I’m pretty sure it’s no coincidence – probably a good [...]

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go anywhere bag, take two

Yesterday was my sister’s birthday – nice for her and all, but also fun for me because I got the chance to make another one of these bags. She requested the same fabrics I used for mine, but I thought we’d look a little silly carrying around identical bags, so we discussed some other options. [...]

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halloween proper

Lila was really into Halloween this year, giddy with excitement all day long. It could be because she got to eat a cupcake first thing in the morning (no frosting, so that’s really just a muffin, right?), or maybe it was because she got to sit on the dining room table with said cupcakes while [...]

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