I did it! I completed my first up-cycle. And I let me just say, I need to do these more often! It was fun, quick and it was almost like a little brain exercise because you have to deconstruct and rebuild. Plus, my dress was only $6, so let's just say I saved a ton…
Continue reading ➞ Granny Chic: My Up-cycled Goodwill Dress
I'm back with another pattern hack this week. And this time I made a flowy maxi dress for Spring! This dress made me feel like I stepped out of 2019 and right into 1970. It's so referential, but that's why I love it. I think my favorite fashion decade is the 1970s, to be honest.…
Continue reading ➞ Flower child vibes: Simplicity 1059 pattern hack
I know you're wondering how did I end up doing a pattern hack on a Spring jacket when there's so many patterns out there for this very garment. Well... it was a perfect storm. I had New Look 6585 in my pattern stash for the longest and I could not settle on a fabric that…
Continue reading ➞ The perfect storm: A rain jacket pattern hack!
You spoke up! You voted unanimously, and here it is the flat lay tutorial! Let's start from the beginning. Flat lays have been around for a long time. It's not an original idea, but you can make it your own by adding your signature touch. Silly me, I didn't realize that this was a thing…
Continue reading ➞ How to make an Instagram worthy flat lay!
Hey dolls! I don't think I've ever encountered a more creamy, dreamy pattern and fabric combo than this! The Kielo wrap dress pattern by Named was MADE for jersey knit. Like most of my discoveries, I saw this dress first on Instagram and I knew that I had to make it. This is the perfect…
Hey guys! This month I'm celebrating one whole year since I've gone natural! YAY me! For 18 years I used a relaxer in my hair and was taught that my hair was unmanageable. Lies! So last year, I went to a salon that specializes in natural hairstyles and asked for a big chop. The stylist…
Continue reading ➞ The look for less! My knock off “CURLS” sweatshirt
Hi lovlies! I am beyond excited for this project. I fell in love at first sight with the Sapporo coat by Papercut when I saw it on another sewist's page on Instagram. I know I always say that -but I really mean it this time. You know how I know that this was true…
Continue reading ➞ Papercut pattern review: The Sapporo Coat
