I had the opportunity to sew and style the Crystal Cove Cami and Mountain View Pull-on Jeans by Itch to Stitch. See how I styled each piece three ways in my Make It Wear It post on Itch to Stitch blog. Read on to learn about my first experience with french seams. Kennis was kind…
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Closet Case recently released three new patterns, The Rome Collection (in pdf and print). This new collection includes the Cielo Top/Dress, the Fiore Skirt and the Pietra Pants. I had the opportunity to test the Pietra pants which are described as “flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back; featuring…
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Summer’s Viral Pattern: Zadie Jumpsuit
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Happy Monday y’all! I’m so excited to share that I have been added to the Minerva Crafts Makers Team!
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I was featured in the May/June issue of Sewn Magazine!
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Style Sew Me recently released patterns (Naomi and Bree) is definitely “me”. An easy breezy dress, comfy jumpsuit and a wrap dress! This is like my dream wardrobe.
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This might be my look for the entire summer! #teamcaftan
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My (sorta) new Cricut Maker has me customizing mugs, water bottles, gifts, storage and more, but I think tees are my favorite! I originally made this tee for myself for two reasons. 1) I call myself a sewist. I know some don’t like the term and say it’s not even a real word. Seamstress sounds like…
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Y’all know I love a wrap dress – faux/true, knit/woven doesn’t matter.
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What an amazing time with a wonderful group of women!
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My thought’s on Butterick summer patterns.
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Alright I’m back again with summer patterns, this time from Vogue.
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It’s that time again! Pattern release review time! Simplicity recently released the Summer 19 catalog.
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Latest Kommatia pattern.
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So first of all I have no idea how long these patterns have been out because McCall’s homepage still shows Early Spring as the newest patterns and these are definitely a new bunch. Regardless of when they released I’m going to review them so let’s jump in. First up as usual my likes: M7917 is…
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Can you believe I didn’t have a LBD in my wardrobe? What kind of sewist am I? This had to be remedied fast. Thankfully Fabric Mart had this amazing black ponte in stock and I was perfect for S8330! The pattern does call for woven fabric, but with consideration a woven garment can often be…
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I’m late to the M7833 party, but better late than never
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It’s no secret that I love a wrap dress, heck I did a whole comparison series (here). Unlike those, New Look 6581 is a true wrap dress! A feature that, for me, makes it even better. I ordered this red hacci knit from Fabric Mart because it was on sale and I love red. LOL…
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Mimi G releases so many patterns and sewalongs that I love. That’s why there is always something of hers on my to-sew list, like this Annie cardigan. I’ve been meaning to sew this up for months. So the only good thing about this cold weather staying around it is gave me time to sew and…
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Finally, Simplicity’s Spring patterns have posted! I’m not sure what took so long because Mimi G and Gertie have been teasing their new patterns for weeks. Speaking of Gertie, she has moved over from Butterick to Simplicity. I have no idea why the change occurred since both companies are now under the same umbrella. Nevertheless…
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