Calgary Stampede Gear 🤠 The Calgary Stampede is powered by volunteers and this year, I joined the ranks. I'm on the Art Show committee, specifically working on the Creative Arts and Crafts competition. (I entered garments in the competition in 2023 and 2024 but didn't win anything.) As a volunteer, there is an expectation that… Continue reading Creating the Perfect Calgary Stampede Shirt
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Me Made May 2025
Time for the annual wardrobe challenge In 2010, blogger Zoe of So Zoe What Do You Know created Me Made May. (Zoe also is the voice behind the Check Your Threads podcast.) If it's new to you, here is Zoe's description of the challenge: MMM is a wardrobe challenge that helps you improve your relationship… Continue reading Me Made May 2025
Tunic Sewalong
Way back in 2016, Sarah Gunn of Goodbye Valentino fame was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. Sarah and Julie Starr had just released their book, The Tunic Bible, and like a lot of people, I bought the book. Then I set it on a shelf… Continue reading Tunic Sewalong
Pattern Review: Simplicity 8843 Anorak
Spring can be late to arrive in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies. An anorak is the perfect topper choice.
Two Pieces | Vogue 9181 + Jalie Emilie
A warm and wintery outfit to start off the holiday season!
Pamela’s Patterns Softly Pleated Dress & StyleArc Coral Cardigan
An outfit for Sew Over 50 Frocktails I'm a super active participant in the @SewOver50 community on Instagram and also volunteer as the Relief Editor for the group. There are currently about 43,000 followers of the Sew Over 50 account and it's a wonderful, welcoming community comprised of those who are over age 50 and… Continue reading Pamela’s Patterns Softly Pleated Dress & StyleArc Coral Cardigan
Janine Sews 