As we transition into fall, I’m thinking of what pieces I need for my activewear wardrobe. Where I live, the hot weather has come and gone and fall is whispering that it is coming soon. While I love sewing and wearing activewear clothing, I wear it more for lounging than for working out. To quote…
How to Fix a Gaping Armhole in a Knit Garment
You know the saying, “She thought she could, so she did”? Well, sometimes SHE thought she could…but didn’t think it through all the way, so she ended up making some mistakes. She DID, because hard work and problem-solving. Margot Peplum —> Dress Last week I decided to make the Margot Peplum by Love Notions. I…
Striped Jersey Dress – on Minerva Crafts blog
I’m super excited to be on the Minerva Crafts blog today with a fun little project, the Maggie Peplum by Love Notions. Head on over and check it out! I have made this pattern more this year than any other. It’s a keeper!
How to Make a Wool Coat Warmer with Interlining
I know it’s summer and coats are probably the last thing on your mind. But hear me out: sewing a wool coat is a pretty big undertaking. It’s not some quick t-shirt you cut out in an hour and sew in two hours. If you need a warmer coat (and I DID) why not get…
Canvas Pet Bed
Happy 4th of July to my friends in the USA! Today I’m on the Minerva Crafts Blog showing off the dog bed I made with their canvas and zippers. Head on over to the post and check it out!
Sew Americana 2019
I’m excited to be linking up with so many talented bloggers this week during the Sew Americana Blog Tour hosted by Wild and Wanderful! Can you believe it’s July?! This is my first summer in upstate NY. I am absolutely loving how lush and green the trees, shrubs and flowers are! We haven’t even had a…
Hermosa Shorts by Itch to Stitch Designs
Today’s blog is all about the new Hermosa Shorts by Itch to Stitch Designs. I had the opportunity to test this pattern this past week and am excited to share with you my project! The Hermosa Shorts are a high-waisted short with 3 different length options, a wide contour waistband and patch pockets on front…
A Tale of Two Aveiro Cardigans
Last winter, I realized that my wardrobe was getting dangerously low on cardigans. I had thrown out a couple ill-fitting cardigans but they were a scarce item mostly I didn’t need them much in the South. I made it a point to put the Aveiro Cardigan by Itch to Stitch on my #2019MakeNine list. And…
Minerva Crafts Network: My Constellation Pajama Set
Happy Monday! Today I’m over at the Minerva Crafts Blog sharing my Constellation Pajamas, made with their Stof knit fabric. Check out all of the pattern details, hacks, and tips on installing a placket over there. Have a great day!
Jalie 2019 Patterns: Gisele Top and Simone Shorts
I am pleased to be participating in the Jalie Patterns 2019 Blog Tour for the release of 12 new patterns! Some designers like to produce and release one or two patterns at a time, all through the year. Jalie Patterns releases all of the patterns for the year in the spring. I have enjoyed seeing…
Yes, Wide Leg Pants Work for Petites!
You guys, I never knew wide leg pants could be a style that would work for petites. I was always a medium rise girl. I feel like the low rise has a tendency to push up the loose skin you’re left with after kids, (not to mention the risk of flashing a plumber’s crack). And…
Simplicity 8518: Plaid Pajama Pants
There is something really unnatural about taking blog photos in pajama pants in broad daylight. But if you were wearing this particular pair of lounge pants, you might be so comfy that you would forget the awkwardness! Lemme tell you about how they came to be… Long Rambling about Plaid Pajama Pants/ High School Pajama…