A free pattern, double gauze, and upcycled denim In this blog post I'm sharing with you a jacket I made for Sew Frugal 2026. It was a very rewarding make, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! This month - May 2026 - is Sew Frugal month on Instagram and YouTube. This sewing… Continue reading Sew Frugal: Make a Stylish Open Jacket
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Crafting a Western Shirt for Calgary Stampede
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 Crafting a Western Shirt for Calgary Stampede
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.
Vogue 1568 Ponte Tunic
I focusing on sewing wardrobe basics - those pieces that will go with anything in the closet. This is the first piece in a set of coordinates.
Janine Sews 