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  • 16 Natural Fiber Clothing Pieces for a Sustainable Fall Wardrobe

    September 21, 2026 / No Comments

    Last week’s post was all about how exhausted I am of hunting for natural fiber clothing, and my plan to build out some new staples for my autumn and winter wardrobe. Life’s gotten a lot busier lately, with a longer…

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  • I’m Done With Plastic Clothes and I’m Knitting Natural Fibers Instead

    September 14, 2026 / No Comments

    It’s no secret that I’ve been slowly trying to replace my plastic wardrobe with all natural fibers. It feels like pulling teeth sometimes, especially knowing those polyester pieces are more than likely heading to a landfill rather than being recycled.…

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  • The Monthly Make: Beginner’s Ruffle Pouch & Keychain

    July 27, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Down to the wire on this blog post for the month. I am not kidding, I have had one of the roughest and busiest weeks. So in total transparency, I finished this pouch exactly 20 minutes ago and then contemplated…

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  • 10 Things I’ve Been Reaching for on Repeat This Summer

    July 20, 2026 / No Comments

    I love a good favorites list and this one is random and quirky and I don’t care. These are not sponsored but I will add affiliate links, if you’d like to support the blog at all. These are not things…

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  • How I’m Building a More Intentional Wardrobe

    July 6, 2026 / No Comments

    This post is coming to you after moving to my new place and having a real heart to heart with my wardrobe. I’ve realized something a little alarming: my closet is filled with a lot of clothes I love but…

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  • The Monthly Make: Easy Double Gauze 100% Cotton Fabric Shorts

    June 29, 2026 / No Comments

    There’s nothing I look forward to more than summer. Now that it’s hit the PNW we are fully in the thick of it. My garden is growing like crazy, my face got a little too much sun, and I am…

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  • The Monthly Make: Upcycling Shorts With Gathered Fabric FAIL

    April 27, 2026 / 1 Comment

    Well, my friends. It’s not very often I admit defeat but in this case, my end result was a bit of a slap in the face. These are absolutely darling on the hanger and laying flat on my bed all…

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  • Beginner Sewing on a Budget: Where to Find Cheap Fabric, Machines and More

    April 16, 2026 / No Comments

    This post is pretty near and dear to my heart. I started learning to sew on a very strict budget, primarily because I was young and didn’t have money of my own yet. Once I started babysitting and earning a…

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  • The Monthly Make: Sewing Book Sleeves from My Scrap Fabric Stash

    March 30, 2026 / No Comments

    This post has been a long time coming because I have sewn roughly 10 book sleeves, and each one has been completely different. It’s been a fun experiment and honestly a real challenge to make them all unique. I got…

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  • My Cozy Sewing Room Setup Featuring a Vintage Kenmore and Intentional Goals

    March 26, 2026 / No Comments

    I’m so excited to finally share my sewing machine setup with you! A special thanks to Natalie from Natalie in the Northwest for the idea, because I probably would have never thought of this without her. Sewing truly is one…

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