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DIY Toaster Sweater Simplicity 8529
I really like this sweater, it’s modern and very trendy. It’s also plus when you get an awesome Indie Pattern from a Big 4 pattern company at the sale price. This pattern is a little different from Sew House Seven toaster sweater #2, Simplicity’s pattern has a dropped shoulder. I wasn’t sure if I liked the dropped shoulder but I think for the oversized fit of this top, it works, I think raglan sleeves work better for me. The Simplicity pattern didn’t offer the raglan sleeve option, but I’m OK with the overall style. In any event, you get the same over all effect and everyone is sewing this up…
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Sew the Look: DIY Burberry Inspired Cape McCalls 7664
I had a gap in my wardrobe, I needed a casual coat/cape that was good for cool weather and would work for times when I need to run from the car to the house/building. I don’t have a lot of casual coats, but I have tons of jackets, so I knew I wanted something a little heavier than my jackets but not as heavy as my Wool coat. I really like camo, so when I saw the fabric in the 50% of section of Joann’s I got a few yards with the intent of making a similar cape to this Burberry inspired cape. I thought this was a good sew…
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DIY Great Gatsby Dress and Cape
What’s with the getup? I went to a Great Gatsby themed birthday party and let me tell you it was fabulous. The decorations, outfits, music and food were awesome. The theme of the party was Great Gatsby, but we didn’t drink bathtub brew and we didn’t swing, but we did dance a lot! This was a Juke Joint so it was dark, I tried my best with the pictures. When deciding what to wear, I knew I wanted to make my outfit and I didn’t want a costume. I knew it had to be quick, easy and something I could wear again. On my search for the inspiration, I did…
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All Twisted Up In Simplicity 8465
It slipped my mind that I needed to make something for the holidays to wear, I don’t know how, but it didn’t make it on my white board. I usually try to map out what I’ll sew so I can keep on track, I’m ADD and if I don’t, I’ll spend two weeks on Pinterest researching how to attach paper to the bottom of trash cans, SMH. So, I know myself and I know I need structure. In spite of this however, I leave some time for creative things after I’ve finished what I set up as a goal sort of a wild card if you will. I give my…
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It’s time to make a coat Simplicity 1067
I’ve been sewing a few years now and although I don’t “need” a coat, I think it’s a good next step for me to take on this type of project and stretch my skills. I’ve made capes before and jackets, but never a coat. I’ve never applied tailoring techniques to a garment and I just feel now is as good a time as any to give it a try. I picked an easy coat pattern with a few piece and a few reviews on pattern review. I think this is a good road for a beginner to take if they are super cautious like me. If you need to jump…
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The make it work top: Butterick 6486
Have you ever started something and through out the process you struggled? That was me with this top. I should have named it the little top that could, or better yet the whining sewist. However, in the end I count it a success! One of my favorite bloggers, Carolyn from Diary of a Sewing Fanatic made this same top and I loved her fabric choice. She gave great tips and tricks for this pattern and I whined in my insta-stories and blew up her DM throughout the process. I used every one of her recommendations to make this a success and I’m happy I tried this pattern because I learned…
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Pattern Remakes- October Edition
One of my goals has been to go back through my “wearable muslins” and remake them. What’s a muslin and when should you do one? Check this blog post out from Tilly and the Buttons. I spend quite a bit of time making adjustments and it seems like such a waste to only make them once. In comes the pattern round up, I’m going to consolidate all my remakes from Instagram, Facebook and my camera roll. I think there’s value in remakes and the styling of what you make so you get more bang for your buck with your pattern and garments. I think I’ll try this once a month,…
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Pattern Review: New Look 6514-The Robe of Many Colors
I hadn’t participated in the #sewyourview challenge on Instagram in a while so I decided to put to use some cute fabric in my stash to use. I also wanted something fun and different to wear for my birthday so it was a twofer! That feels weird to say, I don’t have a large stash so, to shop in it was a good feeling. I originally made the longer view and in the fabric, it looked like a priestly robe. I did a poll and everyone voted to cut it and I agreed. The pictures aren’t a clear as I’d like, but we get the gist of it. Pattern Description:…
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Pattern Review: Blackwood Cardigan- Wearable Muslin
It’s fall and I’m looking to replace my worn out cardigans from last season. I’m not sure, but many of my cardigans look a little beat up these days. I actually wear cardigans all year long because I work indoors and the A/C is always on Arctic so mine need to be replaced more often! I wanted to try something new, as if I needed another pattern, right? So I picked the Blackwood cardigan up during a sale. I really like the modern feel to the cardigan, close fitting, two different views and it’s an Indie pattern. Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan can be found here. Here are some of my…
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Pattern Review: S1012+ Vintage pattern and African print
Dont you just love vintage patterns? I made this for a challenge and struggled with pairing fabrics. I went with a bold print, I didn’t want it to look too much like the pattern envelope, I wanted it to POP! I was surprised this fit without tons of adjustments. This pattern was in the purge pile, you know I’m trying to trim my pattern stash, but hey why not try some of them out first right? OK, on to the review.. Pattern Description: Step back to the 1960s—this vintage dress has neckline variations. Make it retro (which is modern again) in color blocked panels and collars or go classic…
