Hey y'all! I'm back this week with a new pattern review. It's the Milk Maid Dress by Lydia Naomi Studio. I'm trying something new with my pattern reviews and I want to give the high points up front. Here we go! Where did I buy the pattern? Etsy shop, easy check out. What is included?…
Continue reading ➞ Pattern review: The Milk Maid Dress x Lydia Naomi Studio
Hey y'all! Happy September 1st! I know it's been a while on my blog, but... life. 2021. Everything. Need I say more? LOL. So let's talk about my new slip dress because I'm in love y'all! Like for real, for real. Full transparency, I've put on an extra few pounds and it's made me a…
Continue reading ➞ Pattern review: The Sicily Slip Dress by Sewing Masin
Hi everyone! As a Makerist ambassador, I had the privilege to sew my own pair of panties live on Instagram! Since that time, I've had a lot of folks ask me all about making panties, and so I decided to make an entire blog post with a mini sew along to help you make a…
Continue reading ➞ Free pattern: How to make your own panties!
Hey y’all! Today I’m sharing a FREE pattern! It’s the Peppermint Magazine Wrap Top. It’s a really easy pattern that you can hack -so you know that is my jam. Here’s what you’ll need: At least 2 yards of fabric (60 inches wide)The free downloadable patternInterfacing I’ve seen a lot of really pretty versions of…
Continue reading ➞ Free pattern: Peppermint Magazine Wrap Top
Happy Monday y'all! I'm back with a new pattern review for the Nora tank. If you follow @sewbakemake on IG then you know that she launched this pattern a few weeks ago. It's an easy beginner pattern with several views and combinations that you can mix and match -and even hack, which you know that…
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! Happy Tuesday! I figured instead of writing out my thoughts on McCall 7969, that I can tell you...on my new YouTube channel! Here’s the video below... plus some additional pictures of my dress! PS - If you’re interested in my fabric, I got it from Mood Fabrics... Style number MD0585. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIIdQppgB2Y
Hey everyone! I know it's been a few weeks since the last time I wrote on my blog. If we're being honest, I've been getting really wrapped up into creating TikTok videos and it's really been occupying time. Shameful, yes. I know. But if you're on TikTok then give me a follow at @ravenmaureen_! Anyway,…
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…
