I get a lot of feedback from people that I am super creative. So not true. I sew, I blog, I take photos, sure. I do creative things. But I do them by the book and copy inspirations I see. When I do mash a pattern, I am super proud of myself. But even
Months and months later, the Mamma Can Do It Peplum is still one of my go-to patterns! This week I needed a festive outfit for “Tinsel and Formals” dress up day at work. I wanted something that was comfortable to go to meetings with people who weren’t “in” on the dress up day but fancy
Happy Birthday/Anniversary to George and Ginger Patterns! This amazing fashion-forward company is three years old! I participated in the Ginger Dress re-release for the anniversary. It’s so not my usual style, but it’s beautiful! I am so into this dress. A lot of times, I sew up a dress and immediately throw out the
What a busy time of year! During the holidays I have less sewing time than ever but I always want a new outfit for each event. So you know Mamma Can Do It Adalynn is my go-to for a quick sew that is perfect for all occasions! I made this one on a work night! The double
George and Ginger always brings something fresh. I love making her patterns. Sometimes they push my fashion sense forward and take me out of my comfort zone, but I am always happy with the results. Today is no different. Today I’m trying out the Slash tunic. I used the mid length with both slashes at
I made my first Seamingly Smitten pattern and I’m smitten! This is the Joelene turtle neck dress. I love how simple this dress is! It’s a super quick sew and the turtle neck is so perfect for Fall. This version is french terry from Elevated Fashion Fabrics. Below is ponte from The Fab Clique Fabric
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
Let me get right to the point. This is the “To The Point” tunic/dress from Ellie and Mac. I’m a total cat lady so this fabric is perfect and I wanted to show it off as much as possible. The pointed hem lets me show off this purrrfectly centered kitty cat. The fabric is double
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.
