• Pinterest Interest Using McCalls 7723 and Mccalls 7726

    As a part of my monthly sewing, I scope out a bunch of challenges on Facebook and Instagram.  For this month, I’ve looked to Pinterest for inspiration for the Sew Much Talent Facebook Group and That Sew Monica’s sew your view challenges.  Between Facebook and Instagram, I’m always challenged and inspired to make something.  I chose this look because it’s much different than anything I’ve sewn and or worn.  I’m pretty boring in my everyday wardrobe, I’m a jeans and T-shirt girl and in the summer cool dresses.  For work, I keep it conservative ish and if you’ve seen my Instagram feed, on the weekends, I’m super casual (urban lumberjack!).…

  • Pattern Review: M7261 + Activewear

    Alright, I made workout gear for the first time!  It wasn’t as hard as I thought but worth the experience.  Workout clothes are pretty cheap at Walmart and Old Navy, but I can make the colors I want with the right fit.  I used some super awesome compression fabric and funky color blocking, I really like my makes!  The compression fabric is super heavy, like scuba fabric so I couldn’t wear this during the dead of summer, but hey, it’s winter and a little chilly out.  I will make the pants again because they are awesome and the top too, if I can find some lightweight moisture wicking fabric. And…

  • Pattern Review: M7135 + Jumpsuit

    Pattern Description:   Semi-fitted, unlined shrug has front extending into back collar and shaped hemline, wrong side shows. Pullover dress and pull-on, wide-legged jumpsuit have close-fitting, mock-wrap, blouson bodice, elasticized waist, side pockets and belt. B: Mock-wrap skirt. I made view C Pattern Sizing:   18w-24W  I cut the 22w Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?   Yes Were the instructions easy to follow?   Yes What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?   I like the ease of the pattern, it comes together quickly.  I also like how much design ease is built it, it…

  • Pattern Review: M7131 + Gauchos

    I’d like to say I’m fearless, but I’m not.  When it comes to what I wear, I try to find the most flattering things to make and wear, not necessarily what will make me look “smaller”.  I think secretly we all want to look smaller or fitter than we actually are, well I do at least.  I was hesitant about this pattern for that reason.  Gauchos are pretty trendy and I tend to stick to a more classic silhouette that hugs the curves and not add additional bulk to my lower half or any half! The only thing I don’t like about any flowy type pants/shorts is, well, you see……