Under-Skirt Legging Shorts: Reliable Tutorials & Patterns

Easy & quick utilitarian sewing: short leggings for modesty under skirts | The Inspired Wren

I spent my elementary years in a school uniform, in a skirt and knee socks. I never wore anything special underneath the skirt. But these days I prefer to send my daughter out of the house with a pair of, let's call them, modesty-shorts whenever she sports a skirt. But what pattern to use?

Square 4! Crochet Along Afghan Sampler (April)

Vertical Ribs: Square 4 (April) of the 2015 Afghan Sampler -- Crochet along and have a finished blanket at the end of the year! | The Inspired Wren

It's time once again for the next square! Square 4 (April) of the Crochet Along Afghan Sampler is Vertical Ribs. Slightly more dense than previous squares, the ribs are worked on both sides keeping the blanket reversible.

Project Run & Play Over Her Shoulder

Project Run & Play, April: Reversible & Adjustable Sling Bag | The Inspired Wren

Every good collection has at least one accessory -- for Project Run & Play it's The Reversible Sling Bag from Sugar Bee Crafts

Step In Time for CraftingCon!

Step-in-Time Fabric Printed Tee Shirt -- sewn with knit and woven fabrics | The Inspired Wren

Business in the front, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious in the back. Today I'm excited to jump back into the sidewalk chalk drawing that is CraftingCon!

Contain It! Blog Hop & Giveaway (Closed)

Contain It! Giveaway -- Enter to win a signed copy at The Inspired Wren

Happy Saturday! I've got a giveaway for you! Click on through for your chance to win a signed copy of Contain It! English Paper Pieced Accessories by Linda Chaney and Laura Gerth of Prairie Sewn Studios.

Small Fry Skinny Jeans Revisited

Fabulous girl's red skinny jeans! | Small Fry Skinny Jeans sewn by The Inspired Wren

Since I made the first pair of Small Fry Skinny Jeans last year, I have been itching to make another pair. I finally found the perfect project for them and I can't wait to share it with you *squee!*...

Mo's Comfy-Fit Unders & Trainers for Pattern Revolution

Mo's Comfy Fit Unders & Trainers, a review for Pattern Revolution | The Inspired Wren

I love these colors: the pale coral-y pink, the icy mint, the bright ribbed coral, the simple black & white stripes. I can't find fabric like this at my local fabric stores. And wait till you see where I found the fabric! 

The Lottie Skirt for Pattern Revolution


Today I'm once again over at Pattern Revolution. This time I'm sharing a review of the lovely, tailored Lottie Skirt from Brownie-Goose Designs in this gorgeous, red, graphic print.