In the past I have posted about a “safe travel pocket as an option for dissuading those pesky pick-pocketers whose life skill is to victimize travelers. Since we have twice been the victims of thugs; once pick pocketed getting onto a bus and once held up at gunpoint, we are probably more conscious of this […]
Over the years Kevin and I have had the good fortune of traveling to quite a few countries. In terms of personal safety, I’d say we’ve experienced most segments of the continuum. Or is safety a misconception? Travel to any large city makes one a target for pick-pockets and other petty crime. We’ve heard about it, […]
When traveling, one of my staples is a travel/adventure/technical shirt. Typically they are made from lightweight quick-drying fabric. In recent years, some fabrics include sun protection. Typical features of these shirts are zippered pockets and vents. They are especially good for layering over a t-shirt or top, and because of the long sleeves they provide […]
Just having returned from several weeks in Spain, I’m still in the mode of thinking about travel clothing – what worked and what didn’t. In the coming weeks I’ll share some tips on making travel clothes but for now I need to tell you about this travel skirt which is sooo comfortable. Initially I […]
This dress took sooo much longer to make than I anticipated, mostly because it’s really difficult to fit a dress when you’re not in the same state (excuse #1, I know). Interestingly, when we got to the point of having a good muslin, it only took a week or two to sew the dress. Nearly […]
Consistent with one of the purposes of this blog, to share knowledge, the following is a list of tutorials to make them easier for you to find. Fabric Flowers, Japanese Cherry Blossoms Fur Collar, How to sew Jeans Hemming the Professional Way Legging for adults, Free Pattern Leggings for children, Free Pattern and How to […]
For by DH and me, zip-off pants fall into the category of “better than sliced bread”. They offer an option to pack one less item when traveling and are great for day trips, especially during the fall when there are weather changes. Then there’s the “petite” issue. Rarely have I been fortunate enough find them […]
(photos will be posted later) OK, this one will be short – if you´re going to listen to me complain about the Nicaragua borders, I owe you some information about the beauty that lives between the borders. Will save that one for the next time. We dreaded the thought but the only way to leave […]
