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,

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 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

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

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

Elizabeth of Mamma Can Do It graciously allowed me to test the fit pants for her, even though I’m outside the size chart! PS – Elizabeth is amazing and full of excellent advice, support and helpful tips!  This post is made possible only because she’s such a genuinely sweet person!  *hugs* I am so glad to have a go-to