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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 […]

The Cheater’s Quilted Jacket

This is probably the most scrumptious project I have made yet! That’s right, I said scrumptious. I can call it as I feel it. And let me tell you this feels ultra cozy. I’ve had this project in mind for quite a while now and once we received our stocking of Merchant and Mills Jacquard […]

Quilted Jacket Inspiration

Summer always seems to whizz right by. One minute you’re in your swimsuit, sitting by the water and enjoying a peaceful moment with a cool drink in your hand… And the next moment the nights are already getting cool, and it’s time to start thinking about adding length to your clothes or layers in your […]

Every Body Matters

Hey peeps! I’m finally back in the studio today after ‘disappearing’ for almost a week. And what a week it’s been! This always seems to happen when I unplug, something BIG happens and so many conversations are brought on by it that I feel like I’m seriously missing out. But in truth, it’s a great […]

The Who and the Why…

I can not believe that it’s been almost 2 months since the shop has officially opened! I’ve had this dream of opening up a fabric store for Canadian sewists for SO long! And I’ve been trying to figure out how to put into words (or a blog post) everything I’ve been wanting to talk about. […]