The Quest for Dresses

The Quest for Dresses

I keep looking in my closet for a dress to wear and find myself hating everything. Everything!! I addressed the issue somewhat with my fall sewing plans with my two versions of the Inari Tee Dress but I’m still not satisfied. I’d like to be able to open my closet, see a row of options and want to wear all of them right now.

There are a few requirements for the perfect everyday dress. First the dress needs to fit my body. Last year I got rid of a lot of the dresses that no longer fit as well as they used to (I lost some weight over the last few years which means a lot of my handmade things became too big). Second, I need to feel comfortable wearing it. It shouldn’t be too flashy or too revealing and it needs to play well with the other things in my wardrobe. 

Here are the top 5 dress patterns that I plan on adding to my wardrobe this year. I've made a few of them and a couple I've yet to try. Read on for all the details!

12 Easy Handmade Holiday Gifts

I've done a lot of DIY tutorials over the years and a lot of the projects make really great gifts. So I thought, why not round them up and share again. There are just a few days before Christmas but these projects are all really to do and most take just an hour or two. Back before my working days, I had a lot of downtime around the holidays to sit back and craft. I especially loved making quick knits like my cabled hat for all of my family members. So if you have a little bit of time before the festivities take off, why not make a little something for someone special. And when you're done crafting, download my free printable Handmade Gifts Tags to wrap up your presents with something extra special.

12 Easy Handmade Holiday Gifts

1. Fabric Decoupage Jewelry Dishes

2. Paper Wrapped Candles

3. Decoupage Juice Glass Set

4. Chunky Cable Knit Hat (Free Pattern)

5. Painted Christmas Utensils

6. Fingerless Knitted Mitts (Free Pattern)

7. Therapy Rice Pillow

8. Triangle Bag

9. Easy Sunglasses Case

10. Drawstring Travel Bag

11. Turban Headband

12. Half Circle Zip Pouch

12 DIY Christmas Ornaments | Roundup

I've always loved the Christmas season and ever since I've had a place of my own I've loved decorating for the season in just the way I want. I've even created a little collection of trees in all different colors so that I can create a theme for each tree. (obsessive? perhaps. But so much fun. :) This year I've been crazy busy with work and parties so I only put up the white one (instagrammed here) and I went with a red and silver theme. I likely won't get around to making any DIY ornaments this year but it is nice to dream so I've put together a little roundup for your inspiration. Happy crafting!

Twelve DIY Christmas Ornaments

1.  Bell Jar Ornaments from My So Called Crafty Life

2. Gold Glitter Ornaments from The Beauty Dojo

3. Donut Ornament from Studio DIY

4. Felt Pinecone from BHG

5. Origami Ball Garland from Sew DIY

6. Origami Diamond Ornaments from How About Orange

7. Retro Fabric Christmas Light Ornaments from Kojo Designs

8. Upcycled Christmas Wreath Ornament from Creative Green Living

9. Beaded Tassel Ornament from Sew DIY

10. Narwhal Ornament from Grainline Studio
Check out their owl ornament too. So cute and you get to sew!

11. Pom Pom Ornaments from North Story

12. Pipe Cleaner Ornaments from Martha Stewart
I'd love to make this for my white or silver tree. They look so easy and I love the simple design.

For more holiday DIY inspiration, check out my Holiday Crafting board on Pinterest.