I’ve been in a bit of a slow sewing journey lately. busy cutting orders and finding fabrics for the shop, plus regular life has left little time for me to actually sew (and enjoy it). I, obviously, love to sew, but if I’m honest, once I start putting pressure on myself to ‘do more/sew more/produce […]
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A Spring Refresh with the Papercut Estella
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 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 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 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Continue readingRetro 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 […]
Continue readingBlock 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 […]
Continue readingPROJECT 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 […]
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