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DIY Fray trim

As you might know from other posts or Instagram, I’ve taken a course in making these cute little jackets and have been on a bit of a kick. In class, I made a basic black version, and did this one for homework. I decided I wanted to try something new and make this iteration look… Read More DIY Fray trim

May 2, 2016April 28, 2016 Samantha Schmidt3 Comments

Chanel-style cardigan jacket

I recently took a class to make an unlined blazer resembling the classic Chanel jacket. I made a basic black version in class and whipped this one up over the weekend as homework. Because I couldn’t not make a jacket to look like the Chanel runway styles, I altered my pattern a little and added… Read More Chanel-style cardigan jacket

April 25, 2016April 20, 2016 Samantha Schmidt4 Comments


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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