The Claiborne Top by DIBY Club is so on trend this year. I’ve been seeing ruffles everywhere in fashion. I love the feminine touch ruffles add to a design. This is the first time I’ve made a rayon challis blouse in 16 years. This was back when I didn’t know how to do an SBA…
Tonic Tee and Mountain Pose Pants
Today I’m sharing with you a previously unblogged athleisure outfit: my Mountain Post Pants in heavy supplex and my Tonic Tee in athletic brush poly. This is my third Tonic Tee by SBCC Patterns. SBCC Patterns makes patterns for petites and petite plus ladies. I love that I don’t have to make height adjustments to…
Jalie Ballet Leotards and Ballet Skirts – Quick, Easy Project
There is nothing like Charleston in the spring! I have been trying for a couple of years to use as azaleas in my sewing photography but I always caught the blooms at the wrong time and I wasn’t sure how to incorporate them into the background. We had a few minutes to take some pictures…
Visby Zipped Hoodie with Pattern Hacks
Last month I tested the Visby Henley by Itch to Stitch Patterns and it has quickly becoming one of my favorite top patterns of all time. I think everyone needs a raglan top pattern that fits well, and mine is the Visby. This month I used the Visby to create this one of a kind sweatshirt,…
Dark Wash Liana Jean Shorts
You guys, I made Liana jeans again! It was quite the learning curve the first time, but this pair went together much more smoothly. Since I’ll beginning my spring and summer in a different size, I’m in desperate need of shorts. The fabric is a dark wash denim from Cali Fabrics’ brick and mortar store….
On the Fence about the Zadie Dress? Read this FIRST
Today on the blog I’m sharing my Zadie Dress (by Tilly and the Buttons). I actually finished this dress last fall but am just now getting around to publishing this pattern review! This empire-waisted dress has front and back waist pleats, princess seams, and deep pockets. The pattern has the option for cap sleeves that cover…
Jalie Hoodie Pattern Review
Today I’m reviewing the Jalie Hoodie Pattern #2795. This pattern was released with the 2007 collection and has received a plethora of five star reviews on the Jalie patterns website and on Patternreview.com. Jalie patterns are known for their incredible fit, and this pattern is no exception. The Fabric: I used a jersey velour from…
Visby Henley Pattern by Itch to Stitch | Pattern Review
Itch to Stitch Patterns has released their first raglan pattern today, the Visby Henley & Top. This henley is perfect for winter! I love the crew neck and partial 2-piece placket. It also has cuffed long sleeves. It works as a top and is form-fitting enough to be a good layering piece. It has an optional…
Valentine’s Day Lulu Dolman with Kangaroo Pocket TUTORIAL!
Welcome back to the Valentine’s Day Petite Stitchery & Co Blog Tour! If this is your first stop on the tour, you should know about the awesome prizes and deals being offered. Each day of the tour the pattern being featured will be on sale for that day only! Plus you can enter to win…
Valentine’s Day Toddler Velvet Dress | Noelle by Made for Mermaids
Sometimes we think of velvet as being a fabric strictly for end of year holidays, when I think it’s entirely appropriate for Valentine’s Day and beyond! Over a year ago I pattern tested this adorable little dress pattern, the Noelle Dress, by Made for Mermaids. I absolutely loved the red dress from the release photo…
7 Tips for Sewing Jeans That Everyone Should Know
This month I did something a little scary…I finally sewed my first pair of jeans, complete with a fly front zipper, rivets, belt loops, and yards of topstitching! *Phew* that was a lot of work! I made the Liana Jeans by Itch to Stitch Patterns. I really liked the instructions, especially the Liana Jeans sew-along….
McCall’s 7199 Jacket Review and Fit Adjustments
Hi guys! It’s been a while. I hope you’ve been enjoying the New Year! Things have been interesting around my neck of the woods. We got hit with a snowstorm a couple weeks ago, and our whole region got shut down for almost a week! We almost never get snow here in Charleston and my…