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One of my favorite patterns is this Churchmouse Classics Shoulder Cozy. It’s simple, quick and the finished product is elegant and ready for any season. I can scrunch it up and around my neck under a coat or with a sweater or I can slip it down over my shoulders for added warmth like a… Continue reading Weekend Knits

Growing up in the south, knitting was not something I encountered very often, however my Grandma Vida is accomplished at crochet and lace making so I was exposed to fiber arts at an early age. My Grandma Vida bought me my very first embroidery project, a bib which I made and gave away as a… Continue reading Knitting – A Must Have Life Skill

This is one of my favorite pieces, however, it was very slow and tedious to make. The garter stitch, row after row was taking so long and halfway through the piece I turned to my knitting handbook found a pattern I thought would work best and began a new pattern finishing eventually with about 5″… Continue reading Rectangulum

When I first became obsessed with sewing it didn't take long for those around me to become inspired as well including my two step-sons. It didn't take long for the oldest son to me if I would teach him to sew and immediately the younger of the two said he wanted to learn too.Not long… Continue reading Teaching Boys to Sew

I have been wanting to make this coat for a year and finally did it! My husband gave me this pattern last year for Christmas just months after I started sewing a MeMade Wardrobe and I was immediately intimidated. Originally I wanted to make View B after seeing a beautiful coat Bonnie from The Confident… Continue reading The Clare Coat – by Closet Case Patterns

Several years ago I found myself buried in mountains of vintage fabric we found at a local thrift store. At first we estimated it to be about 500 yards total, but when we were done sorting it was closer to 1,000!!! The lighting is not great in this photo, but you definitely get the idea… Continue reading A Fabulous Vintage Fabric Stash

It's that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and colleagues are starting to ask, "What's your New Year's resolution?" It might sound delusional, but it's quite handy to be able to let go of failures and try again. After all, you can't accomplish anything… Continue reading New Year Resolutions

This is likely going to be my favorite pattern of 2019. No joke. This Jaspanese-inspired jacket is so versatile and can be made with so many different weight fabrics, I can’t get enough of it. So far I’ve made four of them. Wait no, I’ve made six! Must I say more?!?!? Don’t be confused by… Continue reading Wiksten Haori Pattern Review