I’m a little late to the year-end reflection party, but I’m late to most things. I won’t try to sum up all that 2020 was for the world. It was tough on all of us, but it was different for all of us too. And for me it was hard, humbling, lonely,

I quite enjoy reviewing and assessing my wardrobe, especially at the start of a new season. I love the One Year Sewn format created by Vicky of Sewstainabity. In gearing up for cooler weather, I pulled my cozy clothes out of storage and welcomed them back into my closet. So, how am

It’s September! Now I’m a firm believer that it is still summer all the way up to September 22nd! However I can’t deny feeling a certain crispness in the morning air and that change in the air. Though it’s not quite autumn yet, summer has definitely begun making her exit. But before

I’m not usually one to plan a capsule wardrobe. It always seemed reserved for minimalists which I, respectfully, am not. But as I was looking at the gaps in wardrobe and fabrics in my stash, it kind of just fell into place. I was going through my collection of fabrics and pattens

I have a tiny closet. For the most part I like having a small space for my clothes. It means that at the season’s change I temporarily say goodbye to the garments that recently served me and say hello to my “new” set of clothes that have been packed away in the

When did I become a batch sewist? Until this year, I’d hardly made any patterns more than once. Then came 2020 and everything has changed. I’ve made 16 items so far this year and all of them are either repeats or I have immediate plans to make another version. Most notably, I’ve

Back in September, I started the Dream Wardrobe process put together by Helen and Caroline of Love to Sew Podcast. Their downloadable worksheet and accompanying podcast episode work as a guide for assessing what’s in your closet, discovering your style and making plans toward a functional, reflective wardrobe. I poured over my

In the last year there have been big discussions in the sewing community around sizing and representation. I’m so happy and grateful to see how much has changed already. So many independent pattern companies are investing in increasing their range or have already released new patterns and updated old ones. And yet,

It’s that time of year – the last day of the year to be exact – when it’s time for reflection and assessment. I love assessments! I had so much fun looking back on my makes of 2019. My sewing has grown so much this year and I wanted to document the