It’s release week for the new Monaco Shorts for girls by New Horizons Designs. I love these sweet little shorts with the buttons and cute curved hem! This pattern comes in sizes 12-18m to 16. I made two versions of the shorts during testing. I didn’t end up getting a good picture of these red…
Jalie 3350 Swimsuit Pattern Review + Swim Cups
Today I’m updating this blog post from August 2017. I have added/clarified the information in this review in the hopes that it will help you sew this pattern. I finally took some proper pictures at Folly Beach! This is my second Jalie 3350 swimsuit! I love it just as much as the day I made it. If you’re…
Rhapsody Blouse in Rayon Challis
One of the things I enjoy sewing the most (and wearing) are tops and blouses with soft feminine details. I’ve wanted a bohemian style blouse like this for a long time, but was waiting for just the right design. When the Rhapsody Blouse by Love Notions released, I knew it was meant for me! It…
Tencel Denim Skirt with the Vanessa Fluid Pants Pattern
If you’ve never had the pleasure of sewing with tencel, you’re totally missing out! I used this beautiful tencel denim to hack the Vanessa Fluid Pants by Jalie Patterns, into a skirt. This fabric from D&H Fabrics Co. has great drape, and would work well for skirts, pants or tops. I like that it’s lightweight,…
Womens’ Mairin Sew Along: Day 5
Today is Day 5, the last day of the Womens’ Mairin Sew Along! If you’re new to the Mairin Sew Along, check out Day 1, Day 2 Day 3. and Day 4. You can purchase the Mairin Swimsuit Pattern here. In this video, we will start and finish sewing the bikini bottoms. You can topstitch the elastic bands with…
Womens’ Mairin Sew Along: Day 4
Thanks for joining me for Day 4 of the Womens’ Mairin Sew Along! If you’re new to the Mairin Sew Along, check out Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3. In this video, we will finish constructing the top. As a reminder, the Mairin Swimsuit Pattern is on sale with code MAIRIN for 15% off through June 29th!) And…
Womens’ Mairing Sew Along: Day 3
Welcome back to Day 3 of the Mairin Sew Along! If you’re new to the Mairin Sew Along, check out Day 1 here and day 2 here. This movie will guide you through a majority of the construction of the top. As a reminder, the Mairin Swimsuit pattern is available here, if you need to purchase…
Womens’ Mairin Sew Along: Day 2
Welcome back to Day 2 of the Mairin Sew Along! If you’re new to the Mairin Sew Along, check out Day 1 here. Hopefully you’ve got your pattern cut out and are ready to cut your fabric! Today’s video is all about cutting out. After that, we’ll do a little sewing and get those strap…
Womens’ Mairin Sew Along: Day 1
It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with sewing swimwear! I live in sunny, South Carolina, where I spend all my time outside either at the splash pad or at the beach. I was so excited when The Fabric Fairy invited me to host their very first sew along! In case you didn’t know, The Fabric…
Mimosa and Lisette || Jalie Patterns
Thanks for stopping by for my second post of the Jalie Patterns Blog Tour! This week I had the opportunity to sew up two new Jalie Patterns: the Mimosa tee pattern and the Lisette pencil skirt pattern. Mimosa Tee The Mimosa is a very relaxed fit t-shirt drafted 40% 4 way stretch. I used a…
Distressing Denim + Denim Skirt Burda 6769 // Imagine Gnats Guest Post
I’m over at the Imagine Gnats blog today, talking all about distressing denim! Also featured is my new denim pencil skirt, Burda 6769. Head on over and grab some supplies to make your own summer skirt! You can find my other denim projects here.
Jalie Patterns: Julie and Gerald
Welcome to my stop on the Jalie Blog Tour! The new Jalie Patterns Spring Collection is here and I am excited to share their two new underwear patterns: Julie and Gerald. I hope you’ll forgive the lack of modeled photos in this post, I’m not ready to post pictures in my skivvies! I sewed these…