I’ve been seeing these high-low skirts pop up at work and they’re so cute. I’m glad to finally have one and boy did it get a lot of attention the day I wore it! The Bourbon Street skirt from New Horizons has so many options. I did the high-low and the maxi. There’s also a
This might be the most flattering tee shirt ever! It’s the New Orleans from New Horizons. It fits so well without any adjustment. That’s one of my favorite things about New Horizons. I’ve tested the Cascade, the Joggers, the Bourbon Skirt and they all fit and flatter without modification. Checkout my blogs for those pieces
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)
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
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
So, the results are in and the Halla Hey Babie is actually my go-to pattern! Which is totally unexpected. I wasn’t sure and missed like three sales before I finally decided to buy it. The concept is what won be over. The access is just so easy, top down, cami up. I’m so glad I
I got a fever and the only prescription is more cowl neck! When this month’s Threads of the Month arrived, I knew immediately what I wanted to make. But I couldn’t find a pattern that matched my imagination so I went to my Google drive and I made it out of patterns I already own! I call
