I have been on the search for THE perfect cardigan and THE perfect woven tank for years. I’ve tried several different cardigans which were all just okay…but something wasn’t quite right with each one I tried. The closest I came before the one in these photos was a modified Oslo from Seamwork Magazine, but it […]
Okay, first things first. I’m completely aware this Morris Blazer by Grainline Studio is too small for me. It isn’t blatantly obvious when viewed from the front, but the back view - as you’ll see in the last photo - is snug across the shoulders and under the arms. The truth is that when this pattern […]
This just might be my new favorite handmade garment. This might be my favorite garment, period. It is that good. This is the maxi version of the recently released Southport Dress by Kelli of True Bias. And despite how good it looks in these photos (can I say that?), getting to this point was a challenge. […]
Okay, so I totally made this last fall. I was beyond the point of buttoning it up around my waist, however, so I never photographed or blogged it. It’s perfect for an Independence Day weekend post though since it’s so patriotic! Woot! No way would I have actually worn this for more than 4.3 minutes […]
Lately I’ve had a major sewing/blogging crush on Beth of Sew DIY. The graphic design of her blog…the styling of her photos…her handmade wardrobe…I DROOL every time I visit her site. I discovered her via Instagram and love pretty much everything she creates. So recently, I decided to try out her Lou Box Top sewing […]
Woohoo, I’m off sabbatical! And I’m releasing a new pattern today! Isn’t it all just so EXCITING?! Introducing the SYRAH Skirt by Selvage Designs: It’s a maxi skirt (or a maxi-hi-lo, or a knee-length skirt) with a side-ruched OR flat waistband and…wait for it…a built-in slip for extra coverage! And no waistband elastic to dig […]
I recently purchased a shirt at Nordstrom Rack which I LOVE (see it here in a previous post of mine) and wanted to duplicate. But then, I spotted this pattern at Jo-Ann last week and snatched it up in a jiffy for $1.99 (love that). I know a lot of people probably think I draft […]
I have something very exciting for you guys today - I’m giving away TWO copies of the latest pattern by Delia Creates, the Pleated Pencil Skirt. And of course, I’m also going to tell you all about my experience with sewing this amazing pattern. For full disclosure, I purchased my copy of this pattern after seeing […]
Confession time: I am super self-conscious about my legs. I have always thought them to be too skinny, too pale, too small for my body, etc. etc. But according to my Instagram and Facebook friends, they are looking OK. So, here they are - in all their glory. But this post is about a pattern […]
There was a time when I avoided any garment with a buttonhole. Or a zipper. And basically anything half-way complicated because, well, I was kind of lazy and afraid and apprehensive about what my sewing machine would do to my fabric and blah blah blah. So I kind of ended up with lots of shapeless clothes […]
A quick glance at my reader survey (have you filled it out yet?!) results so far tells me that you guys want MORE PATTERN REVIEWS! Well, I am happy to deliver that. And luckily, this recent finish of mine turned great, so I’m happy to share. In an effort to standardize my pattern review posts a […]
