Do you subscribe to Threads of the Month? It’s Thread and Grain’s monthly subscription to a mystery fabric. Katy of Wild and Wanderful chooses a fabric for subscribers and sends it out to us every month. They vary in print and base (fabric type). I’ve gotten french terry, double brushed poly, rayon spandex and even
I feel so cute and down right scholarly in this dress! This is the new, updated Dashing Dress from Ellie and Mac. New in the update, a circle skirt option! I used a purple and black plaid ponte from The Fab Clique Fabric Shoppe. I like using ponte to dress up any pattern for business.
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
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
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
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,
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
I’ve needed a couple of quick but fancy dresses for work lately so I dusted off an old favorite, the Breezy from Ellie and Mac. I think I have almost every Ellie and Mac pattern. Not only is the whole site on sale several times a year (right now 40% off!), they do $1 patterns
Five out of Four is one of my favorite designers. My Knot Your Average Dress was one of my first blog-worthy makes and my Nancy Raglan is still probably my favorite winter wear! They just released a new pattern and I knew it would be great too! Virginia from 5oo4 is a little bit of
