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Axis Tank in Hudson Knit fabric

Axis Pank in Hudson Knit in Desert Rose Axis Tank by Sophie Hines This pattern by Sophie Hines is one of my absolute favorite and is a wardrobe staple. Depending on the fabric you use, it can be made into a workout top or a regular tank top. For this top, I chose to make […]

TUTORIAL: Adding ruffles to sleeve armholes

As fall rolls in with the changing of the leaves and crisp air (though not where I’m from…but it’s nice to visualize), the desire to throw on a cozy long sleeve grows. Enter the Papercut Array pattern paired with the Vivaldi linen in Clay, a material that gets softer with every wash in an earthy, […]

Paula Knot top and Mave Skirt

These patterns are by Sycamore Road and True Bias Such a great pattern combination! For this post I chose to work with beautiful Swiss dot fabric in washed tencel and cotton blend. The Fabric This fabric is absolutely gorgeous. It is a Tencel cotton blend about 4.3oz/yard which it a great weight for both tops […]

Pattern Review: Hallon dress by Paradise Patterns

When Paradise Patterns released the Hallon dress pattern some time ago everyone and the next person in the Sewing Instagram was making it and I fell hard in love with it. But to my disappointment and no surprise the sizing was very limited. So I moved along and tried to forget about it. Then The […]

Patter Review: Paradise Patterns Smultron Dress

Paradise Patterns is now available as part of the Maker Studio’s pattern collection! If you don’t already know, Paradise Patterns is an independent sewing pattern maker, and behind the business is the lovely Sanna. Sanna’s patterns are not only modern and beautiful, but they are also clear, detailed, and easy to follow. I have made […]

Box Top Love: The All Well Box Top

Did you know we do sewing classes? You might not, since I’ve been horrible and slacking on the blog side of things (thank goodness for amazing contributors that share great content with us though ❤️), but it’s something that I’ve found a real passion for! There’s no better sense of community then to be able […]

Pattern Review-The Calvin Dress/Top

It is certainly not groundbreaking to suggest the lightest, most minimal dress possible by any means, but the newly stock Calvin Dress by True Bias is a no brainer for stylish, COOL summer closets. I had had this piece on my sewing wishlist since release (so many patterns, so little time!) but the wait was […]

A Plus Sized Review of the Envelope Dress from CrisWoodSews

I’m a fan of the kaftan. I wear them as nightgowns, day dresses and over my swimsuits. They offer incredible ease of wear and are amazingly breezy when the summer heat and humidity climbs. So when I saw Cris Woods’ Envelope Dress, I knew I had to try making one! I had purchased the Tropical […]

Pattern Review: The Reznor Skirt

The Reznor Skirt by Elbe Textiles is one of my absolute favorite skirt patterns to make (and I’ve made four to date!). It’s simple to construct but detailed enough to be a wonderful statement piece in your closet. I’ve never been one for pencil skirts because of being pear shaped and never finding the right […]

Ready for Summer? Try this Davenport Dress hack

If you’re looking for a new summer dress pattern to try, might I recommend the Davenport dress by Friday Pattern Co. With the flutter sleeve and lovely ruffled bottom and of course pockets, you can’t go wrong. My first version of this dress I made with sleeves and found that I didn’t reach for it […]