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Easy ways to make simple projects look fancy

Lately, I’ve been sewing much simpler patterns, but taking time in finishing to make my items look really polished. There is nothing quite like the secret joy of knowing your skirt is lined in fun colour or that your pockets are made of a contrasting fabric. I’ve assembled some of my favourite ways to jazz up… Read More Easy ways to make simple projects look fancy

July 25, 2016July 17, 2016 Samantha Schmidt1 Comment

One more top with that McCall’s pattern

Apparently, I cannot get enough of this pattern. As part of my vacation shopping list, “something backless” was one of my requirements. I was inspired by this pin I kept staring at all spring. I decided to go with a low back  – low enough to keep me cool, but not so low that I can’t… Read More One more top with that McCall’s pattern

July 11, 2016June 20, 2016 Samantha Schmidt1 Comment

Another ruffle skirt (or what can I squeeze out this weekend?)

I bought this fun dotted chambray in the spring intending to make a casual sleeveless dress for sightseeing. As I got into my upgrade course (for work, not sewing), I realized that would not be happening, so I sort of resigned myself to buying the clothes I would need for our trip to Germany, which… Read More Another ruffle skirt (or what can I squeeze out this weekend?)

July 4, 2016June 20, 2016 Samantha Schmidt2 Comments

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Hello! I’m Sam! I’m an elementary school French and Art teacher and I live with my husband and two young kids in a two-bedroom apartment. We chose not to have a car and try really hard to live a low-impact life. But I also really, really love making clothes.

I’ve been sewing pretty much my whole life, but it’s been in the last five years or so that I’ve really committed to changing my clothing consumption habits and thought really hard about my style. This blog is something of a record of that journey.

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