February 2022 – The Maker Studio

Amy Jumpsuit by Closet Core Patterns

Pairing the right fabric with the right pattern is an art. An art that one gets better at as you sew more garments and understand how fabrics behave. This pairing of the Amy Jumpsuit by Closet Core Patterns to the Garden Flower Cotton Fabric, to me, is perfect. The Cotton is light enough to show […]

The Wilder Gown

The Wilder gown has been on my project to-make list for a while now and I finally set some time aside to get this sew on the road. I am a big fan of this pattern as it has a modular design that allows for a variety of customization options. The pattern itself can be […]

Retro Burnside Bibs in Montgomery Rust

This Montgomery Rust twill caught my eye immediately! I love the retro vibe of the plaid & hounds tooth print and the rusty orange color has been a favorite of mine for a while. Admittedly, deciding on a pattern was more difficult! I wanted to choose something that could handle this print and fabric structure […]

Tie Sleeve Tutorial: Hughes Dress by Friday Pattern Company

I find the easiest way to make a pattern your own is to change up a small detail, such as the sleeve. I’ve been wanting to make the Hughes dress by Friday Pattern Company for while now and when I saw this Daisy Chain fabric I knew it was meant to be. However I wanted […]

Block Tee Comparison

In my opinion, one of the hardest things about sewing when you are a beginner is choosing fabric. I still remember my first ever visit to a fabric store. Saying it was overwhelming it’s an understatement. I believe choosing the right fabric for a project is a skill that you develop and curate overtime. The […]

Shirred Shoulder Tie Dress DIY

I made my dream dress with the gorgeous Japanese Sunflower Cotton Crepe fabric and I am completely obsessed! You don’t need a pattern, all you need is a few measurements: Bust Bodice length (roughly from underarms to waist) Waist Skirt length (starting at the waist) Materials: 3-4 metres of a lightweight woven fabric (a rayon, […]

PROJECT SEW IT: Solar Tee

It’s February 1st and I have completed (and photographed) my Project Sew it make just in time last night to make the deadline! I feel probably a little too excited for sewing a tee, but excited none the less since I haven’t had too much sewing time over the past couple of weeks, and the […]