As a sea of flowers take over the streets in an outstretched welcome to the spring season, it signals for an opportunity for a closet refresh AKA a good spring cleaning. While I don’t live in a cold place, I will not be swapping out my warm winter clothes for breezy spring attire like most […]
Continue readingVogue 9091 culottes
gorgeous large florals are perfect for wide leg pants The Fabric I first fell in love with the colour of this fabric. It is somewhere between mustard, tan and ochre, depending on the light. This Tulum print is a blend of linen, cotton and viscose and shows of the best aspects of each of these […]
Continue readingPattern Review: Adrienne Blouse
Hi all! Paige from @stitchedslowly here. You’ll see sewing, knitting and dyeing in heavy rotation on my feed, with lots of San Diego sunshine. I’m so excited to share about a pattern that I can already tell will be made in many different iterations-the Adrienne Blouse by Friday Pattern Company! Twice a year I like […]
Continue readingGetting My Sewjo Back: Post Surgery
I started sewing at the start of the pandemic lockdowns, first making masks for hospitals, family and friends and then graduating to my first me-made garment just in time for Me-Made May 2020. Then, this past November I got sick. I already have a chronic illness that dictates how much time I can sit upright […]
Continue readingZadie Jumpsuit Pattern Review
Hello! I’m Alissah from @alissahthreads. Lover of all makes that are frilly, poofy and ruffles galore. I know what you’re thinking, the zadie jumpsuit has none of those things. And you’re absolutely right which is why this review makes it all the more special! I used this gorgeous “Lillies on black” cotton which is the […]
Continue readingWhat’s the dill with twill?
Hey, maker friends! I’m Mandy, with HandmadeMandy— and I’m bringing the blog along with me, today, on a rousing adventure. Ever wondered, “what’s the dill with twill?” (If you have, rest assured, you’re not the only one to find yourself in this particular pickle!). If you want to understand how to really use this fabric […]
Continue readingOgden Cami Hack: Adding a waist tie
Hi everyone! Alexis from @myysweetsunshine on The Maker Studio today and excited to share a new project with you all. The Ogden by True Bias is a tried and true pattern is never going out of style! I have seen several versions of the Ogden by many amazing makers. Well today, I am going to […]
Continue readingDIY Shirred Bodice Dress Hack
I have been wanting to create a fully shirred bodice for a dress for a while, and when I saw the beautiful Maker Studio Tori Crepe fabric, I knew it would be the perfect time to try it out. To do this hack, I fully shirred two pieces of fabric prior to cutting out my […]
Continue readingPaper Theory: OLYA Shirt Review
The OLYA Shirt has been on my sew list for quite some time. I was inspired by the versions made by @the.social.fabric and @melt.stitches. It’s also no secret that I love a good basic pattern, and the OLYA shirt was the perfect addition to my wardrobe. The relaxed fit of the OLYA shirt and its […]
Continue readingAmy 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 […]
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