Recently I had the opportunity to hone my fabric stenciling skills. I had forgotten I had these skills…they were hidden back in the far reaches of my 6 year old memory next to the slap sticks, hula hoops and trips to the zoo. I remember my mom or aunt using some special oil paints to…
Under Armour Raglans for the Whole Family
Sometimes I need a little late-winter pick me up, and this time it came in the form of fleeced-back Under Armour. Simply by Ti stocked this super soft activewear fabric last month, and I knew it would be perfect for the whole family. It’s still cold here most days and this fabric is really nice…
Hoodie Neck Binding Tutorial for Hey June Handmade
I’m tickled pink to be sharing my first post on the Hey June blog! You won’t want to miss my Hoodie Neck Binding TUTORIAL for the Halifax Hoodie. I also talk about the unique details I added to this zipped hoodie. What are you waiting for?! Head on over to the post —> here.
Raspberry Creek Swim Tour
I rarely pass up an opportunity to sew swimwear, so when Paisley Roots invited me to participate in the Raspberry Creek Swim Tour, I said yes! I love any time I get to use Raspberry Creek Fabric – they have great customer service, the shipping is fast, and their custom prints are so cute! The…
Girls Jean Skirt with Adjustable Waistband
I’m really excited to share with you a project I made over 7 months ago, a jeans skirt using the Linden Skirt Pattern by Sew A Little Seam. This unisex pattern has with options for shorts or a skirt. The Womens’ Linden Skirt is great, too – you can find my tester version here. I used…
Cora Tights
I’ve made quite a few Jalie patterns, but had never tried their leggings patterns. When I got my hands on this double sided poly/lycra jersey from The Styled Magnolia, I decided the Cora Tights were happening! Cora Tights – Sized Up First of all…these tights are great for color-blocking, and perfect for my two-toned fabric…
Basically Jalie Blog Tour
Today is the beginning of a week long blog tour to celebrate one of my favorite PDF pattern companies: Jalie Patterns. Auschick Sews and I are your hosts and we decided this tour would be the perfect opportunity to sew BASICS. The Basically Jalie Blog Tour starts today and features 22 bloggers from February 6-12th, has…
DIY Sewing Needle Organizer
It’s my first post in 2019 and I’m so glad to be back! I’ve been busy with our family’s move from the South to the North. We now reside in New York, which I’m told is beautiful…but for now all I see are hills and snow. I guess at least, I’m hurrying around with pressing,…
Sewing Hits and Misses 2018 + a Pep Talk
It’s time to wrap up the year and reflect on my highs and lows, hits and misses of 2018. Sewing Hits: Visby Top – This pattern is an instant TNT and one of my most loved patterns of 2018. My tester version was a long sleeved henley snap tee in DBP…so warm and soft! This…
Betty Wrap Dress with a Twist
Wrap dresses are one of my favorite dress styles because they are flirty, and flattering on every body type. Their’V’ necklines can add the illusion of height to the body and draw attention to the face. In case you didn’t know, Diane von Fürstenburger created the wrap dress in the 1970s and it’s been a…
Mountain View Pull-On Jeans
The Mountain View Pull-On Jeans by Itch to Stitch Patterns is a stretch jeans pattern featuring a yoke and elastic waistband. It has a unique center back seam that is great for making back leg and seat alterations. Don’t have time for a zipper? This pattern features a faux fly. That makes the construction of this…
Medellin Top Pattern – Itch to Stitch Designs
Our Carolina fall has arrived and I am finally reaching for longer sleeve tops and sweaters. I love wearing tops that are feminine and a bit dressier, but not fussy. The new Medellin Top Pattern by Itch to Stitch features a surplice, banded neckline with ruching at the side seam and a banded bottom edge. …