• Moto Jacket Featured in Sewn Magazine Butterick 6169

    OMG ya’ll.  I don’t even know what to say about this!  I hope you got your copy of Sewn Magazine, cause if you didn’t you missed out!  Sewn is a sewing and DIY magazine with a fantastic and talented group of contributors.  I had the honor of being featured in this issue and I’m coming up in the next issue as well!  I’m beyond humbled for the experience, I’d like to thank Michelle of the blog That Black Chic for the opportunity! To see the tutorial of how I modified this jacket, check out Sewn magazine.  I modified this classic moto jacket for spring, all I need is my fascinator…

  • Pattern Review:B5211+ dress hack= Tunic

    Sometimes you just want something easy to sew, this is it.  I’m learning how to fit the flat pattern and make design adjustments.  I made this tunic and a dress on Saturday and I like the way both turned out.  This is an oldie but goodie pattern that has been reviewed 40+ times on pattern Review.  Pattern Description: Dresses have back neck opening with button and thread loop closure, extended shoulders, side pockets and topstitching detail. A: Front upper and lower sections. B: Self-belt. C: Gathered sleeve with elastic casing, length 2″ above mid-knee.  I made view bPattern Sizing:16-24 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done…