Hi! I'm new here, and I like to make stuff.

Hello Refashionistas!   I'm Amy Jo, from The Little Moments.  I'm happy to have found this place on the web with so much inspiration for refashioning clothes!  I learned how to sew when I was little, and I'm thankful for all the times my mom re-threaded that machine for me....and un-jammed the thread....and replaced the needle.  Now that I'm the "mommy" of my house, I've found that a trip to the store with kids in tow is way more exhausting than fooling around with clothes and things already in the house to change up my wardrobe.

For most of my life, I've worn really simple, boring clothes.  I am a sign language interpreter, so my shirts need to be a solid, darkish color as a background for my hands.   I'm starting to realize that there are ways to add color and interesting elements to my work wardrobe.   When I'm at home with the kids,  my clothes can be fun AND comfortable at the same time!  Most of my "projects" are really fast and easy, and I'm always looking for more ideas that make a big impact.

A quick project I worked on this week was a soft, knit belt to change up an old maternity dress. I love the purple color, but needed  to get past my "maternity wear" mindset. The belt is so comfy and shows that I actually do have a waist.

I fiddled around with it and decided to close it in the back with some velcro. 

Or I can wear it around my neck.   A versatile little piece!

Fall weather is here in New York, and  I'm happy to pull out my ultimate comfy clothes: leggings, tall boots and cardigans, and find ways to mix things up. 


The Little Moments