• I'm so happy with my #walnootpants I made two pairs! Ok, I made two pairs because I didn't interface front pockets on the first pair and they stretche...
  • There is a family of magpies in the area where we usually take pics. Magpies are very territorial and protective of their young during spring. They ma...
  • When one resides in the area when daytime temps range from 16C to 34C within a week, and one's wardrobe is not equipped for such dramatic change and i...
  • Have you noticed that #sewingbasics is a lot more fun when there are stripes involved? Or is it just me? Two more 3/4 sleeve #idyllwildtopanddress for...
  • My little love and I got in touch with our inner dragons (among other things) to bring you these #sewinginreallife photos. I'm wearing my very first #...
  • Some call it stubbornness,  others persistence.  Whatever it was that drove me to sew one muslin after another, try this adjustment and that, watch an...
  • When enough is enough? How do you know it is time to stop and put something aside? After the number of muslins reaching teens I know what doesn't work...
  • I made this #junipercardigan by @jenniferlaurenhandmade in @wearethefabricstore merino a couple of months ago, but had all sorts of difficulties takin...
  • In my humble opinion this is a very fortunate combination of fabric, a pattern and a kiddo ???? Little love grew a few cm taller since last summer how...
  • One three year old and a pile of crunchy leaves ????????????She is wearing a coat I made for her big sister about 4-5 years ago! It is a Little Red Ri...
  • When I made an #isadress by @_beletoile_ for my little rascal last year I promptly had to make another as it was just about the only thing she wanted...
  • Every time someone posted a photo of their #gemmasweater I wondered how come I haven't made one. Now I have! I even wrote a blog post about it on @maa...
  • That awkward moment when you sew the buttons onto your finished project and realise they are slightly different in size ????????
  • Yes I changed the buttons on my little rascal's pinni ???? and even took a few pics of her modelling it. By a few I mean 150 ????. 100 of them are pic...
  • Three times I put this floral corduroy in my basket thinking it would make a lovely Ivy pinafore for me, and every time I took it out at checkout out...
  • Hi I'm Jenya. I am good at leaving things until the last minute. For example,  posting pics of this #ivypinafore by @jenniferlaurenhandmade for #sewal...
  • This is a pinafore I was hoping to make for #sewalltheflowers challenge before I ran out of time. It is a Bloomy pinafore pattern by @puperita made wi...
  • I imagined these lovely staged sibling pics in matching dresses, however all the little rascal wanted to do was to jump and run on the rocks as quickl...
  • Learning new skills. Hope this works so I can stop dreaming about crotch curves and pants adjustments ???? ..#isew #isewmyclothes #sewistsofinstagram...
  • It has been noted that a little piping could restore one's sewjo. ..#isew #sewingforkigs #sewingforchildren #sewingforgirls #sewersofinstagram #sewist...
  • Me: Little Love,  smile for the camera.Little love.....#shamoftheperfect #letthekids #childhoodunplugged #sewersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #insta...
  • This is a purrrrfect little pinni for my little cat lover ???? Lil Critters Pinafore by @puperita in corduroy I had left after making a dress for my b...
  • Muslin number... oh, I'm embarrassed to admit... eight!..#isewmyownclothes #evenifitishard
  • #memademay19 is over and it was an interesting experiment. I discovered a few interesting combinations of handmade and rtw in my wardrobe. I confirmed...
  • Meet the new addition to our family. Facebook Marketplace, at times you rock. ..#janome #janomememorycraft
  • I have been on a hunt for a short (cropped?) top for a while.  There are a couple that I liked the look of, but I just couldn't justify buying another...
  • Playing with stripes direction for my #sewthatpatternnow project, the amazing Blaire shirt by @stylearc. Cool cotton fabric from @crossgrainfabrics. I...
  • Check out the pants my husband hates! These are #mnflint pants made in charcoal chambray I bought from @houseofcloth ages ago. Well, these are mostly...
  • A few weeks ago my big love and I popped into Spotlight and it quickly became obvious we were not leaving without this brightly colored rayon with too...
  • #twiggydresspattern is a new #sewingpattern by @sewpony. It has such a cool retro vibe! The pattern offers a number of views, and sleeve options make...