Hello again! I am excited to show you another skirt finish today. I made the Faux Wrap skirt again from my book, Just For You: Selfish Sewing Keep reading for 3 tips for making this cute and super comfortable skirt! Just for You Selfish Sewing book Just for You is a compilation book made up … Read more
Hello! It’s January so Happy New Year!!! I’m so excited for this new year. I’ve had a couple of slow sewing years and I’m excited to sew more this year now that my baby is 2! He’s 2 and I kind of can’t believe it. My kids went back to school today so I’m back … Read more
Hi everyone. Happy Monday! I just wanted to pop in and tell you about our Just For You blog hop that we’re kicking off today. Our new book, Just For You: Selfish Sewing with Your Favorite SewCanShe Bloggers, started shipping last week and to celebrate it’s release we are having a month long blog hop … Read more
I’m buzzing with excitement over here. Today I get to officially tell you about a big project I’ve been working on over the last year. I’ve been writing a book… a sewing book! This book writing process has been so long and drawn out I forgot just how excited I was about it until I … Read more
Hello! Today I have a few ideas to share with you to help you to get organized and get out the door on time. I think the most stressful thing about having kids in any extra curricular activity is getting out the door with everything you need. I have four kids (ages 12, 10, … Read more
Hi Sewing Friends! Today I’m sharing how to make an adjustable strap that can be added to any bag. One thing I love about making bags is that you can customize them to fit your needs and style. Make a strap to add a pop of color to a store bought bag or add a … Read more
I made a drawstring skirt! It is so comfy and lightweight and it’s helping me to survive the Florida summer heat. I have a drawstring skirt just like this one that I have loved so much, so I got out my sewing machined and used it as a pattern to make a new one. This … Read more
New year, new sewing goals! Come join me in my #sew15minutesaday sewing scraps challenge. Want to see what just showed up on my doorstep last night? Scraps beautiful scraps! I got some fun fabric mail!! I thought I’d share these with you because looking at fabric is just a fun as getting it in the mail. I grabbed … Read more
Hello Sewing Friends! As you know I have been sewing my way through my scraps and trying to get in at least 15 minutes a day sewing them together. I finished up all my colors and I think I have enough to make my rainbow quilt. Come see my scrap sewing progress! If you are … Read more
If you know me at all you know I’m a basics girl. I don’t need all the extra in any area of my life. I’m usually not one to go out and try all the new things and rely on just the right gadgets to do the job. BUT, I have found that going beyond … Read more
Hello!! Last week I had the fun opportunity to teach a sewing class to group of ladies at church on how to make pillowcases. I love teaching people to sew! I often get asked by people wanting me to teach them. I always say YES but people rarely take me up on my offer. Over … Read more
Hi friends! Is it Soccer season in your neck of the woods? We are mid-way through Spring Soccer here in Florida and I have come to a realization, I am a Soccer Mom! I drive a minivan and I have 4 children in soccer this season, so I guess that makes it official. I am … Read more
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