Even though it's already September, it's still 90+ degrees here in Chicago, so I feel justified in posting this skirt & tank combo before I launch head first into fall style! I made this one last month and even got pictures mid-August but in the whirlwind of working full time, Brian starting a new job, … Continue reading So Classic Sundress Skirt Hack
I'm late to the party, but that doesn't mean I'm not excited! In fact, I am very obsessed with this pattern, the new Ragdoll Raglan by P4P. It checks off all of my boxes for a shirt: Relaxed fit Comfy Long hem Cuff sleeves Dolman silhouette (not a must have but I prefer it) Fun detail … Continue reading Pattern Release: Ragdoll Raglan
Are you ready for a complete Wiggle Dress overload?! I sewed up a shirt and three dresses with this one pattern! Well, technically I also sewed another dress too, but it's for a Halloween costume so I won't be posting that now. 😉 Talk about versatility! Grab the pattern on sale until 11/1 here! This new … Continue reading Wiggle Dress – Pattern Release
It's the end of September, but you'd never guess it by the weather here in Chicago! It's been in the upper 80's lately and today was especially hot and humid. Insanely odd, but I'm super pleased that these photos ended up looking so "fall" because the September BeeBox is absolutely perfect for a fall dress! … Continue reading September BeeBox – VHCO
It's that time again - blog tours! I'm here today with Sewing By Ti's August tour, My Favorite Things. For this one, I decided to feature my favorite thing to sew: dresses! They're probably also my favorite things to wear too...as you may have noticed. This particular dress is a new pattern to me, a … Continue reading My Favorite Things – Blog Tour
Isn't this octopus print awesome? I bought it towards the beginning of summer and am just now sewing it up...to continue my trend from my last post! It's another cotton lycra from Raspberry Creek. This Thread Theory Strathcona was such a weird trial of errors. I had initially used a triblend for the body pieces but … Continue reading An Octopus Strathcona
How can you resist such a combination?! I know I couldn't when I saw this fabric from Raspberry Creek. It took me a couple weeks to decide what to make but I finally chose the Favorite Tee and I'm glad I did! As you can see, I decided to color block this one. This was … Continue reading Watermelons and Polkadots!
Happy Saturday! In light of the annoyingly cold Chicago "spring", I've been sewing a lot of items which can be layered for the seasons. Coming up tonight are the Grainline Studio Driftless and Penny Raglan! I've been obsessed with the Driftless since it was released around this time last year. I've always liked wearing cardigans, … Continue reading More Driftless Cardigans & Penny Raglan
As the final Patterns for Pirates holiday freebie, I'm happy to share this blanket scarf! In reality it's not exactly a pattern, more of a general how-to "guideline". The tutorial recommends anywhere from 1.5 - 2 yards; for mine I used 2 yards, 45" wide. It also suggests cutting the fabric into a square, but I … Continue reading Holiday Freebies – Part 3
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