I’m all for good customer service shaping an in-store experience. When I shop, I expect to be treated fairly and with respect. It’s my main factor in determining whether I’ll return to shop there or…
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From the title, you might think I’m not a dedicated sewist, but that’s not true. I went to Jo-Ann stores as a child with my mom and later worked there during college. Over the years,…
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Last year I had quite a few sewing makes, but I thought I would spotlight the garments from my “Sew Iconic” series in this blog post. I started with my great-grandmother, Hazel who was my…
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Vogue pattern V1023 I love period-style clothing! I think I was drawn to this pattern because it reminded me of a coat that my Great-grandmother would have worn. Gloves and all. I first made this…
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With no sewing pattern, I made a two-tiered skirt with pockets out of this beautiful African print. Essentially, you’re working with rectangle shapes which make it easy for measuring and sewing. The fabric is 45…
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