Lively

George and Ginger has gone over the top again and we all love it! After getting back from her runway show at New York Fashion week, Kristi is making a winter collection for us!  The first pattern is the Lively top/dress. It has a lined bodice, gathered skirt, huge bell sleeves and attractive gathered features

Halloween 2018

Happy Halloween!   Or as I like to call it, Sewing Superbowl! This is the day to show off your skills! This year I am going as Ms. Frizzle from the classic 90’s PBS tv show, Magic School Bus! I found the fabric way back in July on a pre-order from Peek-a-boo Fabric Shop.  It’s really

Dashing Dress

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.

Roxanne Sweater

I’m excited about this pattern because it’s so different! The Roxanne from 5oo4 is a fancy back sweater.  The pattern comes with opens for a snap back or a lace up back using grommets. I used a purple camo sweater knit from The Fab Clique Shoppe.  This fabric is a super soft brushed sweater knit

Cropped Cardigan

      It’s cardigan season!   Fall y’all! This is the Clueless Cardigan from Made for Mermaids.   Dionne Blazer (blog) It’s part of the Clueless Collection along with the Dionne Blazer (blog post)             Everyone has a ton of cardigans, so let me just cut to what makes this one different:

Sunset Lounge

    Freebie alert! Until the end of 2018, Sinclair Patterns is offering these Sunset Lounge pants free with the code: SINCLAIRPATTERNS   Even better:  The pants come with a built in ruched maternity waistband option!   Since I wear mine as comfy pajama pants I left out the pockets and draw string and used the

Cardigan Love

It’s cardigan season!   Fall y’all! This is the Cardigan Love from Ellie and Mac. Everyone has a ton of cardigans, so let me just cut to what makes this one different: The way the front drapes The split in the back (you don’t realize how trendy that is until you have it!) The perfect fit

Favorite Sweater

The favorite sweater from Ellie and Mac is my new favorite sweater! It’s got such a cute off the shoulder and can be worn two ways.  There’s the nice big cowl that feels so cozy for Fall and then there’s the more sophisticated banded top version. This one makes me feel like I’m saying “You