Hi there, friends! Long time, no blog. Oh well. I’ve actually been sewing quite a bit, but not a lot of photos/blog posts have been happenings (obvs). I’m trying to remedy that. The problem is that I’ve finally reached that point where pretending that my pre-pregnancy clothing still fits is no longer an option. I’ve […]
I recently had the fabulous opportunity to spend some time with the new Janome Skyline S5, and wow, is it a great machine! BUT FIRST, let me give you my disclaimers. I was not paid for this review. In fact, Janome fully encouraged me to tell about both everything I LOVE and everything I DISLIKE […]
You can read my original review of the Aster Cardigan by Vanessa of Willow & Co Patterns here. Or, you can just enjoy these photos of one of my favorite garments I’ve ever made for Harper. Or ever. No really. It is that good. I’d had this dress idea in mind for quite some time, […]
I am SO late to the Willow & Co party. I know. In fact, I bought these fabrics months ago when the pattern collective first launched - and I had every intention of participating in the pattern tour. But, you know, life happened…things got in the way…and I cleared my plate. But interestingly, I’ve been […]
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 […]
When Caroline of the popular sewing blog/pattern company Sew Caroline contacted me about participating in the tour for her new fabric line, Gleeful, I was ecstatic! Caroline has become a great friend over the past few months, and pretty much anything she creates is fun, colorful and beautiful (just like her!). I asked for a […]
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 […]
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know BOTH of my big secrets announcements - but if not (why not?! you should!), I’m here to share with you the first one today. I have to admit that I’m pinching myself a little bit over this one. If you told me last year at […]
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 […]
Never in my life have I snatched up a PDF pattern as quickly as I snatched up the Brigitte top by Tessuti Fabrics! The minute this thing came across my feed, I was like, “Done. Buying it!” And buy it, I did. I have been looking for a ready-to-wear shirt just like this for ages […]
Okaaaaaaay, folks! I’m not gonna lie; I have an ulterior motive with posting free sewing patterns: I want to grow my blog! I would l-u-r-v-e for you to help me by following my blog on Bloglovin’, pinning this post on Pinterest, sharing on Facebook, clicking through my social media icons above (and following) etc. So please, […]
