Category: Sewing

• I see it, I like it, I want it, I make it

  

  Classic case of I can make that!

  January 31, 2023

  Athleisure, Pants, Sewing, Tops

  copycat, crop top, dupe, gray, indie pattern, Lee, pull on pants, s 9272, simplicity 9272, sweats, sweatshirt fleece, sweatsuit, tee, true bias, true bias jesse, tshirt, walmart

• Valentine’s Ideas

  

  Just in case you need some motivation.

  January 26, 2023

  Sewing

  date night, DIY, ideas, lingerie, valentines day

• Striped Short Set: True Bias Jesse & S9272

  

  Sometimes I like to look cute while just hanging around the house

  January 24, 2023

  Pants, Sewing, Sleepwear, Tops

  drop shoulder, free pattern, indie pattern, knit, Labels, loungewear, pdf pattern, separates, short set, shorts, Simplicity, stripes

• Rainbow Bright: Simplicity 9380

  

  Not every sew is a win.

  January 23, 2023

  Athleisure, Dresses, Sewing

  comfy, cozy, FAIL, fine fabrics, french terry, ombre, pastel, rainbow, s9380, Simplicity, sweatshirt, terry cloth

• Winter 2023 Sewing Plans

  

  I had high hopes of being productive going into the holidays. I wanted to clean up and reorganize my sewing room, hang two mirrors, change out a light fixture and of course sew. As usual life interrupted my plans, well not in a bad way though. Instead of checking off my to-dos, I saw friends, […]

  January 9, 2023

  Sewing

• The perfect summer dress: Simplicity 9597

  

  This is my new summer dress!

  August 17, 2022

  Dresses, Sewing

  animal print, black and white, challis, deadstock, designer fabric, dkny, fabric mart fabrics, gathers, leopard, maxi dress, Mimi G for Simplicity, Open back, S9597, tiers

• Look back at it! Simplicity 9598

  

  A body on dress with a twist!

  August 11, 2022

  Dresses, Sewing

  African print, blue, bodycon dress, cutout, double brushed poly, knit, MimiG4Simplicity, Open back, pullover dress, S9598, stretch ankara, twist

• Sunny Summer Separates: Simplicity 9550

  

  Another crop top and short set.

  August 5, 2022

  Pants, Sewing, Tops

  coordinates, crop top, gathered, melanated fabrics, Mimi G for Simplicity, polka dots, s9550, separates, Simplicity, white, yellow

• Sunny Summer Separates: McCall’s 7757 and 8259

  

  Polka Dots Mix n Match

  August 4, 2022

  Sewing, Skirts, Tops

  coordinating, crop top, M7757, M8259, McCalls, melanated fabrics, off the shoulder, polka dots, separates, summer sewing, viscose, white, wrap skirt, yellow

• Peek a boo: McCalls 8253

  

  Peek-a-boo

  August 2, 2022

  Dresses, Sewing

  animal print, black & white, black and white, cut out, DBP, double brushed poly, drawstring, gathers, knit, leopard print, M8253, McCalls, Mccalls 8253, peek a boo, ruching, summer

• Summer, Summer, Summer Time: Simplicity 9550

  

  Feels like summer!

  July 8, 2022

  Pants, Sewing, Tops

  aqua, challis, crop top, elastic waist, fabric.com, fruit, gathers, lawn, lemons, MimiG, MimiG4Simplicity, seperates, short set, shorts, Simplicity, spring, summer, top, turquoise, woven, yellow

• A tee and a tank

  

  A tee and a tank in my color of the summer, yellow.

  July 6, 2022

  Sewing, Tops

  DBP, double brushed, floral, indie pattern, jersey knit, S9273, Simplicity, tank, Tops, true bias, yellow, zoey

• Closet Core Cielo

  

  Another Cielo hit!

  June 23, 2022

  Dresses, Sewing

  Cielo dress, closet core cielo, cuff sleeves, front pockets, indie pattern, inseam pockets, linen, pullover dress

• Wear the crop top: Simplicity 9550

  

  wear the crop top

  May 27, 2022

  Sewing, Tops

  coral, crop top, elasticized waist, Gauze, Mimi G for Simplicity, s9550, separates, spring sewing, top

• Maxi Season: McCall’s 8035

  

  why did it take me so long to make this dress?!

  May 25, 2022

  Dresses, Sewing

  100% cotton, coral, elastic casing, elastic waist, faux wrap, Gauze, joann, m8035, maxi dress, McCall Pattern Company, McCalls, side slit, spring sewing

• Another McCall’s 8090

  

  Overview: Tiered dress perfect for warmer weather! Skill Level*: 2/beginner Sewing Time: a day is possible Pattern Rating*: 5 Pattern: This is my second time making this pattern and surprisingly I didn’t love it the first time. Well not initially anyway, but it grew to be one of my most worn dresses in 2020 when […]

  May 19, 2022

  Dresses, Sewing

• Twisted Tee: McCalls 7975

  

  A tee with a twist

  May 17, 2022

  Sewing, Tops

  blue, jersey knit, knit, m7975, McCalls, t-shirt, tee, top, twist

• My New Fave Tee Pattern : Simplicity 9273

  

  There’s a new tee pattern in town! A new staple favorite

  May 17, 2022

  Sewing, Tops

  basic tee, doubled brushed poly, featured, gathered sleeve, jersey, knit, one yard, puff sleeve, remnant, S9274, Simplicity, spring, summer, t-shirt, tee, two yards

• Spring/Early Summer 2022 plans

  

  Spring has brought my sewjo back!

  May 11, 2022

  Plans, Sewing, Sewing List

  sewing plans, spring sewing, to sew list, vision board

• Flowers and Ruffles: Butterick 6677

  

  Nothing is better than when you finally find the right fabric for that pattern you’ve been wanting to sew.

  April 4, 2022

  Dresses, Sewing

  elastic waist, floral, melanated fabrics, pockets, pullover dress, rayon challis, remnant, ruffles