My powers of denial are great.  This afternoon it occurred to me that Christmas is next week.  Have I bought any presents?  Nope.  Decorated the house?  Nope, except for the Advent train my sister-in-law gave us, which Marc put out only because,...

Pattern: Simplicity 3835, Built by Wendy minidress, view B Fabric: Amy Butler cotton, 2.5 yards Size made: 8 Notes: You’ve probably seen this one before – it seems like every blogger who makes their own clothes has given this pattern a go.  I can...

What’s this in the box? Oh dear… it seems that someone followed me home from the store… I suppose I will have to keep her!  Yes… I ended up buying a Bernina.  The Aurora 430, to be exact.  I tried Janomes, Vikings, and Brothers also, as those are...

One thing I find amusing is when people tell me “Oh, you must save so much money knitting your own sweaters and making your own clothes.”  Well… not so much.  I think I get better quality things (certainly sweaters are terribly overpriced in stores)...

  Pattern: A-line skirt from the book Sew U (Built by Wendy simplicity pattern) size M Fabric: Patterned Corduroy from Hancock Fabrics Notions etc: 7 inch black zipper Notes: I can’t believe I actually managed to sew a garment – and it fits!  ...