Happy Tuesday y'all! Can I share just how much my new trousers make me happy? Like, how just staring at them make me smile? I used Mimi G X Simplicity pattern 9114, which is like a (in my opinion) vintage cut pants pattern. They have 4 pleats at the front and two in the back…
Hey y'all! I know that this post is a long time coming - but here it is! How to sew with velvet. Velvet, kind of like any other fabric can have a stretch or a non-stretch property. I've sewn with both and I honestly believe non-stretch velvet is more difficult to sew with, but we're…
I know it seems like lately all I’ve been making is outerwear. And that’s somewhat true. But I’ve been sitting on so much outerwear fabric that I’m trying to burn through it! Plus, I live in Jackson now, so once March hits, it’s basically Summer while the rest of the country is still enjoying cooler…
Hey y'all! If you've been following me for some time then you know that Meghan Markle has been my fashion inspo on more than one occasion. I really love her style! This time, I took this look and turned it in my own. A few years ago she wore a monochromatic brown head-to-toe outfit. It…
Continue reading ➞ The look for less! My new bias skirt and turtleneck!
Happy Wednesday y’all! Can you tell that I love my new bomber jacket? Like, it gives me a whole new attitude. But in all seriousness I’ve been putting off this project for 2 years. It’s a shame, but each time I would be ready to start this project I found something new and shiny to…
Continue reading ➞ My new bomber jacket! Pattern review: New Look 6545
Hey y'all! Today I'm sharing this free sewing pattern by Mood Fabrics. If you follow me on IG, then you know that this is the monthly sewing pattern for Sew Your View. I used a Hitachi Sweater Knit in white from Fabric.com for my dress. It's a beautiful off-white sweater knit that is just too…
Continue reading ➞ Free sewing pattern: The Citrus Dress by Mood Fabrics
Hey y’all! Today is the final day of my “Sewing with Denim” series. Have you enjoyed it? Today I’m sharing my pattern review of Mimi G’s denim jacket pattern with Simplicity 8845. I’ll be offering some tips and tricks that helped me be successful in making this jacket. The denim jacket is a unisex pattern…
Continue reading ➞ Sewing with Denim Part 3: My review for Mimi G 8845!
Here it is! The second part of my "Sewing with denim" series and today I'm sharing a really easy and stress free way to add heavy duty snaps to any denim project. I know that adding snaps or buttons can give you anxiety. And the worst feeling in the world is to complete your project…
Continue reading ➞ Sewing with Denim Part 2: How to successfully install heavy duty snaps!
The season is definitely changing around here! Temps are slowly dropping and I'm noticing dryer air. YAY! I've been waiting for a change. But also, as someone who makes their clothes, changes in the season can bring a sort of sadness. I'm not quite ready to put away my favorite shorts, the Pietra shorts from…
Continue reading ➞ How to transition your me-makes from Summer to Fall!
Happy Monday friends! Can I share the goodness that is my new wrap dress? Ever since I made the Tecoma blouse I’ve started embracing more wrap silhouettes. The Elodie dress is new from Closet Core Patterns. It comes in three views I believe, the knee length, the midi and the maxi with two variations of…
Continue reading ➞ My new wrap dress plus a pattern review of Closet Core Pattern’s Elodie Dress!
