Category: Sewing

• The perfect summer dress: Simplicity 9597

  

  This is my new summer dress!

  August 17, 2022

  Dress, 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

  Dress, 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, Top

  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, Skirt, Top

  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

  

  Overview: I thought this pattern was cute when it came out in the early spring release, but I’ll admit I was going to skip it due to the cut out. Then I thought…nope y’all getting this body midriff and all. LOL Turns out it shows very little anyway. Skill Level*: 2-3/Begineer-Intermediate Sewing Time: 2-3 hours […]

  August 2, 2022

  Dress, 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, Top

  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, Top

  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

  Dress, 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, Top

  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

  Dress, 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

  Dress, Sewing

• Twisted Tee: McCalls 7975

  

  A tee with a twist

  May 17, 2022

  Sewing, Top

  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, Top

  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

  Dress, Sewing

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

• Just in time for summer: True Bias Zoey

  

  Overview: I haven’t pattern tested in a while, but I was delighted to test for True Bias for the first time. Introducing Zoey, True Bias newest pattern, a strappy tank just in time for warm weather. The Zoey was simple to sew, one of my favorite things for spring/summer makes. I made both of mine […]

  March 30, 2022

  Pattern Test, Sewing, Top

  band, black and white, fabric mart fabrics, featured, indie, indie pattern, Pattern Test, spring, straps, stripe, summer, tank, tank top, true bias, v neck, zoey, zoey tank

• Comfy or Sexy Sets : Kwik Sew 3167

  

  One of my first attempts at undergarments. Which would you sew?

  March 1, 2022

  Sewing, Undergarments

  black, cami, camisole, featured, galloon lace, jersey, knit, kwik sew, panty, red, stretch lace, undie

• Support Small, POC and Women Businesses Black Friday 2021

  

  These are some of my favorite small, people of color and women owned business to support on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. The Corny Rainbow Sale on her HUMBLE sweatshirt and hoodies! Shop here

  November 25, 2021

  Sewing

  black friday 2021, black owned, woman owned, women owned

• Black Friday Deals for Sewists 2021

  Great deals for you or the sewist in your life! I’ll be updating this blog as I see new sales so check back tonight and Friday morning. Add any sales I’ve missed in the comments! First up save 15% on my “Definition of a Sewist” merch in my ETSY shop. Enjoy 25% OFF for 24 […]

  November 25, 2021

  Sewing

  black friday, black friday 2021, black friday sales, crafting sales, DIY, fabric sale, pattern sale, sewist

• Zig and Zag: Chalk and Notch Pony Stripes

  

    Pattern:  Simplicity 8268 Pattern Description: Easy-to-sew knit joggers for the entire family. Pattern is sized for adults, teens and children. Sizing: XS-L (kids) , XS-XL (adults) I sewed a kids small Difficulty: 2/easy Fabric Used: Gray ponte remnant Does it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes Were the instructions easy to follow? Very […]

  September 1, 2021

  Dress, Sewing

  Chalk and Notch, collaboration, dress, featured, indie pattern, jersey knit, pony dress, stripes, Swing dress