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 […]
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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, […]
Continue readingPaula 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 […]
Continue readingPattern 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 […]
Continue readingPatter 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 […]
Continue readingBox 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 […]
Continue readingPattern hack: boxy top into dress
One of the easiest ways to maximized the use of your pattern library is to use your favorite top patterns and make them into dresses. As a beginner it can be overwhelming to try to modify and alter a pattern so I wanted to show you a super easy way to make a dress out […]
Continue readingPattern 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 […]
Continue readingA 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 […]
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Last week I made the True Bias Marlo sweater, view A, which is the cropped view in Carson Cable knit. It’s a really fun fabric and I have been wanting a causal cropped cardigan for spring. I found the pattern itself to be a quick and easy sew. It took me only one night to […]
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