With fall around the corner and leaves already starting to change color, I don’t know if I’m ready to say goodbye to dreaming up cute dresses like this one here, which is another mash up of 2 McCalls patterns: M7789 and M7971.
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This here is the Marcel Dress by Chalk & Notch. I followed the Front ruffle and tie strap tutorial that is up on their blog and I think it turned out amazing. 🙃
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This dress is a Reformation inspired dress that I created by mashing up 2 McCalls patterns: M7937 and M7971 and I love the result! It possesses a je ne said quoi quality to it and it will be a dress I’ll reach for to feel a little bit of pizzazz. 🙃
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I think I made my perfect summer outfit to beat the heat 😝 There’s something about a cute skirt and top combo that is just *chefs kiss*
Details:
Skirt: the Evelyn Skirt by Chalk&Notch
Top: McCall’s #m7937 - modified to have shoulder straps
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My second version of the McCalls M7943 is here and I’m super happy with it! ❤️ It’s such a lovely and easy pattern to sew up and the result is just stunning (IMO) 😝
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It’s become somewhat of a yearly tradition for me to sew a coat; one that I cut out at the beginning of the year and race against the clocks to finish before spring rolls around. 🤷🏻♀️
Pattern: McCalls M7667 view A with the asymmetrical collar 🧵🪡
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Another week, another pair of jeans. 👖 Friends, my jeans making bonanza has come to an end after I hammered down the button on these Jamie jeans by Named Clothing. With the weather warming up here in my corner of the world, I want to return to making dresses 👗
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This here is the Ash jeans by Megan Nielsen Patterns. While making them, I ran out of gold topstitching thread so I used some leftover copper topstitching thread. I also mixed in copper rivets and I love it. I’m now calling it an intentional design feature 😝
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Hammered the last rivet down yesterday afternoon and with that, I have 2 new pairs of Ginger Jeans! My friends, I went rogue and used non-stretch denim for these two pairs and they fit snug as a bug. I was afraid I’ll pop a seam but they did ease out with wear 😂
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Friends, my epic jeans making bonanza has commenced 😝 And today, I’ve completed 2 fly zippers!! TWO my friends 🙃 haha the topstitching is still wonky and my bar tacks left much to be desired but I’ll still call it a win. Pattern is the Ginger jeans by Closet Core Patterns
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It was such a lovely day yesterday. The sun was shining ever so brightly and it was the perfect day to stroll along the streets of Toronto and have lunch and ice cream with friends!
Pictured here: Poet by @sari-nordlund.bsky.social
🧶 Tukuwool fingering in the Runo color 🧶
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The Rockhound pullover by @woolandpine.bsky.social is just stunning. The delicate cables is … je ne sais quoi. *chef’s kiss* to everything about this pattern. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it ❤️
🧶 is Lamana Como in the burgundy color
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It’s Rowan pure wool worsted 142 - Garage evergreen 😊 lovely dark saturated green
Pulled out my Bee’s Knees by @babycocktails.bsky.social out of hibernation so that I can finish it. I don’t know why I didn’t finish it back in 2023 when I started it as it’s such a beautiful design. I love everything about it ❤️
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There really is something so magical about knitting. It’s a wonder that yarn and needles can create such wonderful garments while also be therapeutic and relaxing.
Details:
Pattern - Poet by @sari-nordlund.bsky.social
🧶 Tukuwool fingering in the Runo color
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Finished knitting, ends woven in and now blocking! Please dry fast as I’m so excited to wear you! 🧶
Sweater pattern is Sorrel by @woolandpine.bsky.social
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You best know I shook my hips in the kitchen while waiting for my lunch today. And yes, I smacked my hip against the stove but shrugs.. I had fun and burst out laughing lol)
Do you my friends. Hope you found your glimmer today 😊
#dancing #amomentofhappiness #glimmers #joy
If you can, whenever you are, take a movement to dance, bust a move or twirl. It doesn’t have to be long but just do it. I promise you you’ll feel good in that little moment. I can’t dance and I couldn’t keep a rhythm for the life of me but it’s fun and freeing.
So my friends, take time to do what makes your soul happy and I hope you find laughter in your day; it truly is the best medicine for your soul.
#amomentofhappiness #happiness #laughter #playinginthesnow #joy #ontario
“Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional” - Walt Disney
Everyday we are aging but that doesn’t mean we can’t be silly and do something that gives you pure joy and laughter. In the wise words of Charlie Chaplin, “A day without laughter is a day wasted.”
So my friends, don’t be afraid to try something new. It might be the best thing you ever do. Even if it’s not, as long as you had fun, it’ll create a beautiful memory.
#havefun #newexperiences #paintandsip #amomentofhappiness #creativity
I did this thing called painting today. Heard of it? 😝 It was a paint and sip class - something I’ve always wanted to do but never actually made plans to do it. It was definitely a new experience for me and I had a blast! I would do it again. My chickadees turned out a little weird but I love it ❤️
That’s beautiful!
The polar vortex this pass week has created some stunning ice formations on Lake Ontario ❤️ #ontario #winterwonderland #lakeontario
It was! 😊
My friends, today I read and learned a new term: glimmer.
“Glimmers are those moments in your day that make you feel joy, happiness, peace, or gratitude. Once you train your brain to be on the lookout for glimmers, these tiny moments will appear more and more.” -UNKNOWN
May you find your glimmer ✨
It’s a bit chilly here in my corner of the world but the sun is out and shining. It’s a new day full of new possibilities. #ontario #goodmorning
This pair of jeans is my first finished make of 2025. I’ve been wanting to make these jeans since 2018 and I finally did it, 7 years later 🤷🏻♀️ The most valuable lesson I’m taking from this make is that I can do anything when I have the courage to simply go for it. #sewing #imakemyownclothes #courage
