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Jalie Simone Shorts

01/07/2020

Jalie Simone Shorts

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Bloglovin’ feed. Thanks for visiting!Hello readers. Happy New Year and new decade! And what a decade it was. But onward bound! If you follow my Instagram you may have already seen these shorts, but I’m trying to get back in the swing of blogging, […]

Filed Under: Pattern Reviews, Sewing for myself

A Christmas Dress New Look 6335

12/27/2019

A Christmas Dress New Look 6335

I’ve always had good experiences making New Look patterns.  I consider New Look a sleeper pattern company among pattern companies in the sewing community. You often see them on those little circular racks and Wal Mart or Joann, and since they’re only about 3.99 each, one might assume that the quality might be low and […]

Filed Under: Girls couture, Girls Sewing, Pattern Reviews

Back sewing and some projects I made last year

07/18/2019

Back sewing and some projects I made last year

It’s been so long since I’ve posted I forgot my blog log-in! It’s been a crazy year and I nearly lost all my Sewjo except for a few projects which I posted on Instagram…. I did sew a fair bit, but not very much for myself. I’m happy to get my selfish sewing groove back […]

Filed Under: Bridal Sewing

Taking a costuming class

10/19/2018

Taking a costuming class

Hello readers! Things have been quiet in my sewing studio lately. I was lacking inspiration and motivation to sew. Frankly, I’m a little bored of making everyday clothes, and I don’t really need any.  Also, I haven’t found a lot of the new pattern designs out there that interesting. Lots of boxy and shapeless designs […]

Filed Under: Costumes, Sewing for myself

Vogue 9015 silk nightie

09/23/2018

Vogue 9015 silk nightie

It feels so good to sleep in a pretty silk nightgown. A luxurious treat. Actual silk nightgowns are quite expensive,and they’re getting harder and harder to find unless you go to a high end shop. All the ones I’ve seen at Victoria’s Secret in the past few years have been polyester. It just does NOT […]

Filed Under: Pattern Reviews, Sewing for myself

Ruffle sleeve blouse Simplicity 8602

08/26/2018

Ruffle sleeve blouse Simplicity 8602

I know. I know. Ruffle sleeves have been in for awhile and this pattern has been sewn a lot already. But my other one was stolen, so of course I had to replace it and I had the perfect retro rayon print… plus, I just like it and the fabric makes me feel happy when […]

Filed Under: Sewing for myself

Sewing through the blues

08/22/2018

Recently I’ve been spending large amounts of time on my couch reading self help books and trolling the internet. Separated after being a stay at home wife for twenty five years with no outside job and two kids to still take care of is kind of terrifying, and to tell you the truth I feel […]

Filed Under: My opinions

Beachy linen pull on pants Jalie 3243

08/15/2018

Beachy linen pull on pants Jalie 3243

Pattern: Jalie 3243 size T with no adjustments Fabric: Pinstripe cotton linen blend from The Confident Stitch. Sold out. Sorry! Hello there! I’ve been gone for awhile! I’m glad to be sewing again, and this simple pattern was a good project to get me back into the sewing saddle. The pants are super simple to sew […]

Filed Under: Sewing for myself

A long trip to Italy….

07/22/2018

A long trip to Italy….

Last November on Cyber Monday, right after after Thanksgiving, my dad was seriously ill and my marriage was on the rocks. It seemed everything was falling apart at once. I was staying that day with my dad, who  couldn’t be left alone, as he needed help to get around the house after his surgery. My […]

Filed Under: Travel

I Need A Roman Holiday After Sewing Sewaholic Nicola

05/31/2018

I Need A Roman Holiday After Sewing Sewaholic Nicola

Last week I made a shirtdress! It’s been awhile since I’ve made myself a real dress. I’ve been sewing a lot of separates this year or simple knit pieces. When Pattern Review announced they were having a shirtdress contest, I decided to finally make the Nicola shirtdress pattern, which I bought at The Confident Stitch . […]

Filed Under: Pattern Reviews, Sewing for myself

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I'm Justine! Welcome to my sewing blog! Here you'll find lots of handmade clothing for myself and other lucky folks! I'm a native Los Angeleno who moved to a small farm outside of LA with my family.

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