I’m on a fancy sleeves kick! This dress/top has two full circle sleeves that are right up my alley! This is the Day to Night dress/top from Ellie and Mac Patterns. What are you planning for this weekend? I bet the day to night would be perfect for it! For this dress version I
Haven’t checked out the Clueless Collection from Made for Mermaids? As If! I tested the Dionne Blazer and it’s going to be perfect for dressing up my dresses for work! For this one I used scuba fabric from JoAnns and styled it layered over my Mamma Can Do It Sunflower Tank (Blog post). I really
Mamma Can Do It Sunflower Tank The Sunflower Tank recently re-released in additional sizes! It now spans from 2T-40W! I made a few new ones for the occasion so I’ll add them here! All three of my new makes are in double brushed polyester. The sunflower tank, I think, looks best with a fabric with
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 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
Dolman tops are so easy and such a quick sew! I needed a quick Labor Day BBQ outfit and this Tamara dress came through for me! I used this really pretty, fun pineapple double brushed poly from the Fab Clique. I did a quick full bust adjustment and used the natural waist option (the pattern
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
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)
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
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,
