PATTERN I guess I didn’t really need a new coat, but well… look at it!? This is the Kelly Anorak pattern by Closet Case Patterns in version A with a hood. It’s the perfect transitional season coat! And I needed a challenge 🙂 I made the lined version but I used the instructions & pattern […]
A KNIT BLAZER!? Adrianna from Hey June Handmade can do no wrong! I had the honor of testing this pattern last fall, and this pattern definitely delivered. PATTERN I had never made a blazer before this, so I was excited about this pattern! I’ve always wanted a casual blazer to wear with jeans. This pattern […]
Summer makes me want to wear all the linen things! Aaaaand all the dresses! PATTERN This Highlands Wrap dress by Allie Olson is incredibly elegant! I love the facings! I love the mitered corners! The details that are so thoughtfully designed, all come together to make this pattern so special. I often find facings really […]
ASSEMBLING THE DRESS I sewed the bodice and skirt together, and then inserted the invisible zipper before attaching the petticoat. If I remember correctly, I wanted to deal with less fabric and bulk when I was inserting the zipper. And the zipper didn’t get in the way when inserting the petticoat. Zipper When I was […]
This is one of my favorite makes ever, hands down: this fabric, the fit, the buttons. Magic. PATTERN I made View A with the C/D cup. Sizing described below in ‘Sizing & Modifications’. I previously made the dress version of this Chalk & Notch Fringe, but after I heard about the cup size update, I […]
The Taos Top is such a flattering pattern! I’ve always admired Leslie of Threadbear Garments, so I was thrilled when she released her first pattern! I see this pattern getting a lot of use! Summer sewing, here I come! FABRIC This gorgeous fabric is an Art Gallery knit, called Striped Sleek Knit in Mediterraneo from […]