Blog – TipStitched

Valentine’s Ideas

Just in case you need some motivation.

January 26, 2023

Sewing

DIY, valentines day, lingerie, date night, ideas
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

Simplicity, sweatshirt, FAIL, rainbow, comfy, french terry, ombre, terry cloth, pastel, cozy, fine fabrics, s9380
2023 Goals

Sharing some goals for accountability

January 18, 2023

Lifestyle, TipStitched
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
I’m getting better: Puffy Strap Mules

As I mentioned in my previous post I learned quite a few things while making my first pair of shoes and I was eager to try again. My original plan was to make a basic pair of mules, similar to my first pair but with more coverage to make them less flip-floppy. However after I […]

May 26, 2022

Mules, Shoemaking

foam, heels, i can make shoes, icms, leather, Mules, pinking shears, polyfill, puff, red, Shoemaking, shoes, strap
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