I've danced with the idea of making a pinafore for more than a year now. I've seen the York Pinafore made in almost every single way and each one always looks so personal and unique from the next. So I tried my hand at the pattern. After reading the directions and realizing how straight forward…
It's always nice when you can go into a store and look at a garment and say "I know how this was made!" Or, "I bet I can make that!" And often times, I leave a clothing store feeling more empowered than ever to finish projects and make my next outfit. But what happens when…
Continue reading ➞ 5 ways to rock leopard this Fall | Ready-to-wear
It seems like the entire Summer I was surrounded by sewists who made beautiful garments from the Crowded Faces collection by Lady McElroy. I went back and forth on if I loved the fabric (it is quite an investment). Then by the time I wanted to purchase it, Summer was over and I had to…
I've been sewing for quite sometime now, but somehow I missed the train for making key fobs! It's the easiest thing that a person can make -and I think I was mostly intimidated by the hardware portion of the project. If you're new to sewing or like me, behind the trend, this DIY project is…
Continue reading ➞ Never lose your keys again! 10-minute DIY Key fob
Hello friends! In an effort to take my Etsy shop to the next level, I decided that I wanted to begin selling sunglass cases. After some trial and error -I came up with my own pattern that is sure to fit most sunglasses -or glasses. Let's get started! Supplies: Lining fabric Outside fabric Interfacing Thread…
Continue reading ➞ A Spec-Tacular Sunglasses Case Tutorial & Free Download!
In my home, you will find a blanket on nearly every surface available to sit on. I love blankets. I've seen so many tutorials on Pinterest on how to add trim to a flannel blanket that it would be excessive to try to give credit to everyone. But I encourage you to take a look…
TGIF! I know so many people that want to learn how to sew, but don't know where to begin. The zipper pouch is one of the quickest and easiest projects to make as a beginner. And no matter where you are in your sewing journey, it's always good to have a DIY zipper pouch in…
