Dortje Pants in Pink Corduroy

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Now that I know how to make a pair of Dortje Pants, I felt the urge to make more and have some fun with it. Here’s the second one I made in pink corduroy with flower print accents and lots of ruching. Very playful! (Patterns are based on Sewing Clothes Kids...

The Dortje Pants

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

I’m back chugging at my sewing machine, whipping up a fun, playful wardrobe for my youngest daughter who is difficult to shop clothes for. In the process, my sewing machine and I are fast becoming best friends – lol! As with the Insa Skirt, my patterns are...

Summer Days

Monday, July 19, 2010

I have been quiet, I know. Summer days have completely taken over me. My family and I have been basking in the glorious sunshine and hanging out with old and new friends. Usually I’m away exploring new territories in the summer but this year, since we’re...

Life with Dexter

Thursday, July 8, 2010

We’ve had Dexter for almost two months now. And even though it took me a while before agreeing to having a dog in the house, I must admit that I’m glad we have one now. For one thing, it’s teaching my girls responsibility. For example, Mica wakes up...

Crocheted Mary Jane Shoes

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Catching up on some saved TV shows with the family. So while watching an episode of “So You Think You Can Dance”, I crocheted a pair of shoes for Rinoa using worsted weight yarn and jute for the sole. (I got the pattern on Etsy.) I made a pair for my...