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Life is short. Wear yellow. 😏 I’ve always been told that I shouldn’t wear yellow but I don’t listen...So, here it is! Part 1 of my Scrap busting series: the Lou box top by @sewdiyblog! I used just under 2 yards of yellow woven fabric from @hobbylobby for my look. Not only was this an easy sew, but also a pattern with countless hacking opportunities. Y’all know how much I love those! 🤩 I’m talking about all of that + more on my blog today! 💛 . . . #sewdiy #louboxtop #indiepatterns #quicksew #quicksewingproject #memade #memadewardrobe #handmadewardrobe #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #sewcialists #imadethis #imakemyownclothes #fallfashion #sewingblogger #indiesewingpatterns #beginnersewing #scrapbusting #sewingmystash #isew #fashionblogger #coutureaddict

Things change and evolve a lot around here. I feel like my blog has changed according to my needs. Last month, I needed more tops. I made more but not as much as I hoped. And this month, I’m combining my previous goal with a new one: scrap busting! If you’re wondering if I made this blouse with scraps, you would be half right. My main fabric was new, but in an effort to make my print match up, I ran out. So I did resort to other fabric for the lining. This month I really want to work on projects that can easily be made with left overs from other projects, just like this one! It’s finally live on my blog #linkinbio PS - you may notice that I call it the essential tank on my blog. I mean, think about it. Great for the Summer, great for layering in the cooler months and of course perfect if you have about a yard of fabric left over and you’re not sure what to do! 🤷🏻‍♀️ . Fabric: @katiekortmanart @dhfabricsandco Pattern: @chalkandnotch . . #chalkandnotch #victorytankpattern #chalkandnotchpatterns #sewing #sewist #coutureaddict #sewistsofinstagram #fashion #diyootd #sewcialists #indiepatterns #maquinadecoser #memade #handmadewardrobe #sewhappycolor #sewsewsew #sewingaddict

We were on #rainbowrow in Charleston when @joecooksports and I took this picture. It’s a tourist attraction so it’s very popular and busy. But we managed to get good pictures in a matter of minutes. This is not a post about photography skills, but I hope that you read it until the end. When I see this picture, I’m reminded that you can’t control everything. I can’t even control how this photo came out. 😩 My belt bag was sliding down, the wind was picking up and someone said something to me off camera. *click* And now it’s a picture.🤦🏻‍♀️ Let’s unpack that for a sec. All of these uncontrolled variables turned into something really great. Life can be like that too. Things could be falling apart, too many distractions, add in heavy winds...then you look up one day and it was all worth it. Someone may need to hear this: the big picture, (no pun intended) will turn out great, perfect actually. Even the imperfections.❤️ . . Belt bag: #madebyme @closetcase.patterns Dress: #rtw @rossdressforless . . #beltbag #diybeltbag #diyootd #closetcasepatterns #indiepatterns #charleston #charlestonsc #rainbowrow #sewingblogger #fashionblogger #summeroutfit #imadethis #handmadewardrobe #memade #makersgonnamake #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #sewcialists #diyleatherbag #diyblog #imakemyownclothes #naturalhairstyles #naturalhair #naturalista #coutureaddict

Here’s hoping that my new Misty cami hack will improve my pirouette skills. 🤣 I know some of y’all have seen this already from my stories, but here she is! In my favorite color 💚-and palm leaf print that I just can’t seem to get enough of this Summer. 😬 When the opportunity to participate in the hack-athon presented itself I couldn’t say no. @macsmakespace was one of the first people I met in this community and has been supportive since day 1! I’m so excited for @sewalteredstyle (Mac and Katie) and this new pattern. Seriously, the pattern directions are second to none! And did you know the Misty cami is named after (drumroll please) Misty Copeland? Umm, so yeah I was going to make this, baby! I’ve already seen some really great versions of this, but if you’re interested in my midi dress hack, it’s live on my blog! #linkinbio 🤗 . Fabric: @hobbylobby #hobbylobby . . . #imadethis #imakemyownclothes #mistycopeland #mistycami #mistycamihack #mistycamihacktour #sewist #sewalteredstyle #sewistsofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #makersgonnamake #coutureaddict #sewingaddict #handmade #handmadewardrobe #sewersgonnasew #sewsewsew #sewing #indiesewingpattern #indiepatterns #sewinghacks #sewingtutorial #sewingblogger

Okay, let’s establish 2 things.🤣 One, I didn’t make this dress. 🤭 And two, have you ever made a project that challenged you at nearly every step, but you insisted on finishing? Yep, that was me and my new belt bag. She’s not perfect, and she doesn’t have a closure, but dear God she’s mine!! This was my first time working with leather and my first time making a belt. I learned a few lessons along the way and added some new skills to my toolbelt. I talk more about my experience making this belt bag with the @closetcase.patterns tutorial on my blog. What was one of the most challenging projects you’ve ever completed? . . Belt bag: #madebyme Dress: @rossdressforless Shoes: @amazon . . #beltbag #diybeltbag #diyootd #closetcasepatterns #indiepatterns #charleston #charlestonsc #rainbowrow #sewingblogger #fashionblogger #summeroutfit #imadethis #handmadewardrobe #memade #makersgonnamake #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #sewcialists #diyleatherbag #diyblog #imakemyownclothes #naturalhairstyles #naturalhair #naturalista #coutureaddict

I’m pretty sure my birthstone is a sea shell. 🤔😂...just kidding. But that’s just how much I love the beach. The sounds, smells and the special connection I feel towards it makes it hard for me to say good bye every time. What’s your favorite place to recharge? . Cover up: #madebyme @simplicity_creative_group 8655 . . #simplicitypatterns #mimigstyle @mimigstyle #mimigpatterns #sewist #sewsewsew #sewistsofinstagram #memade #memadewardrobe #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #imadethis #fashionblogger #sewingblogger #fashionista #styleinspo #diyootd #summeroutfit #hobbylobby #sewingissexy #sewing #charleston #charlestonsc

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