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Make Nine: 2019 recap and 2020 plans

Posted on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 by Kendra

Yes I know it’s February. I think it’s never too late to talk about goals. The Make Nine yearly challenge is probably the only maker…

Life updates and creativity renewal
Life updates

Life updates and creativity renewal

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 by Kendra

So hi. It’s been quite a while. I’m not going to do the thing where women profusely apologize for not doing everything when people honestly…

5 Tips for sewing sweater knits
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5 Tips for sewing sweater knits

Posted on March 18, 2019March 17, 2019 by Kendra

* This post originally featured on the Califabrics blog here This winter has felt long and especially cold. Full disclosure, I live in Northern California,…

Make Nine 2018 recap and 2019 plans
Sewing plans

Make Nine 2018 recap and 2019 plans

Posted on February 6, 2019February 5, 2019 by Kendra

So I’m aware that it’s February. I’m trying to hold this blog and hobby in general pretty loosely, so that it remains joyful instead of…

2018 Hits and Misses
Year in review

2018 Hits and Misses

Posted on January 6, 2019January 5, 2019 by Kendra

I always love seeing people’s end of year recaps of their sewing, and enjoy looking back on my sewing year too. It’s so interesting to…

7 Tips to Get Your Sewjo Back
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7 Tips to Get Your Sewjo Back

Posted on December 26, 2018December 27, 2018 by Kendra

I lost my sewing mojo (or “sewjo”) HARD right at the end of summer break. It’s hard for me to maintain routines when seasons transition,…

Unexpected: Kielo Wrap Dress
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Unexpected: Kielo Wrap Dress

Posted on November 4, 2018November 5, 2018 by Kendra

Holy blogging hiatus Batman. Somehow it feels like every year, when school starts back up, I lose my sewjo HARD. I’ve started to learn this…

The “Everything” Outfit
Completed Makes

The “Everything” Outfit

Posted on August 8, 2018December 16, 2018 by Kendra

This post was originally featured on the Califabrics blog. Full disclosure: Califabrics gave me some materials in exchange for this post. But I promise you,…

Joni Dress: Channeling my inner southern belle
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Joni Dress: Channeling my inner southern belle

Posted on July 31, 2018July 30, 2018 by Kendra

This Joni dress is kind of a step outside my normal style habits. I’m not much of a florals girl. Give me a geometric or…

2018 Make Nine: Mid Year Update
Sewing plans

2018 Make Nine: Mid Year Update

Posted on July 25, 2018July 24, 2018 by Kendra

So we’re approaching the end of July and I thought now might be a good time to check in on my 2018 Make Nine goals.…

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