Year: 2018

Blooming Dots

When I got this gorgeous blue polka dot double brushed poly with a unique floral toss, I was overwhelmed by the possibilities of what it could be!   Sly Fox Fabrics always has such beautiful fabric.   I knew I wanted to use an accent fabric to bring out the deep mauve within the roses. Fortunately

Eleanor Cardigan

Eleanor Cardigan by 5 Out Of 4 Patterns Editing to add my latest Eleanor Cardigan I made to go over my new Sara Dress. and a few new Eleanor cardigans in waffle knit from Amelia Lane Designs! It’s finally Fall! I’m all about some great cardigan patterns.  I like easy bands, no tricky binding and

Peplum Top

 Mamma Can Do It Relaxed Fit Peplum paired with a pencil skirt in summer or the Mamma Can Do it Fit pants for winter is one of my (new) favorite go-to dressy work outfits.   This look is exactly how I picture being stylish but also work-fancy. I am comfortable like I’m wearing a tee shirt

Pleated Peplum Hack

For this tutorial I am using the Mamma Can Do It Relaxed Fit Peplum pattern. See my other posts for this pattern too: Overview/Variations Full Bust Adjustment   Let’s get pleating! This is a really easy modification and it really changes the finished look!  You can use this method on any skirt (peplum or full length)

Full Bust Adjustment

For this tutorial I am using the Mamma Can Do It Relaxed Fit Peplum pattern. See my other posts for this pattern too: Overview/Variations Pleated skirt hack   I chose this pattern because the bodice is a block, which means you can use this tutorial’s method on almost any dress or top. Fabric Choice This

Willow Dress

  As part of my experiment on faux wrap dresses, I tried out the Willow from Love Notions. What makes it special: Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) built in as it’s own pattern piece Pleated or flat bodice options on their own pattern pieces Maternity skirt option has it’s own pattern piece This means no adjustments,

Be Captivating

This look Fabric: Double Brushed Poly Plum Magnolias from Sly Fox Fabrics, Claire Flowers Mint from Elevated Fashion Fabrics Bodice: Be Captivating Skirt: Breezy Modesty cami: Hey Babie     Outfit Observer   Since I’ve started sewing I notice everyone’s clothes in a totally different way.  If any of my coworkers ever went missing and

Walker Hoodie

I don’t sew for my husband enough – all his clothes are falling apart!  I needed a quick pattern that I could build him a Fall wardrobe with.  The Walker Hoodie from Sinclair Patterns was perfect.  It’s a raglan sleeve hoodie that fits perfectly. Sinclair patterns come with height adjustments already made. With the pattern

All Seasons Dolman

Boy, do I look forward to Friday! My weeks are so long!  I look forward to casual Friday and I look forward to it even more when I have a new outfit to wear! I sewed up the All Seasons Dolman from Annelaine patterns last night in celebration of Friday! The whole project, including printing