It's beginning to consistently feel chilly in Dallas, so I finally pulled out my favorite sweaters this past week. Among them is this M6658 that I made shortly after Lo was born. It is my favorite transitional me-made piece to wear to date! It's the perfect piece to throw over a simple long sleeve tee and … Continue reading Spotted McCall’s Poncho
Tag: fall
Slouchy Sweater Dress
The temps have finally dropped in Dallas, so I'm ecstatic that I can finally wear this Simplicity 2054 dress I made over the summer. I bought this jacquard sweater knit at Joann, and I knew I wanted to make a slouchy sweater dress. I made View A, but omitted the cowl collar. The relaxed fit … Continue reading Slouchy Sweater Dress
Kaffe Bondi Mash
My most popular class at Cabbage Rose is the Bondi Top by Sew to Grow. It's a great pattern for a beginner, and it lends itself for some fun modifications. It's a dolman shirt with a back yoke and pleat. I have taught it in knit and woven, but never a dress version. With that … Continue reading Kaffe Bondi Mash
2017 Fall/Winter Capsule
After seeing so many cute fall clothes on some of my favorite fashion bloggers this past week, I got inspired to start taking a look at the "holes" in my fall and winter wardrobe. Since we generally don't have many freezing temps, I am focusing on pieces that I can layer and will work throughout … Continue reading 2017 Fall/Winter Capsule
Floral Linden Hack
Even though the temps are steadily rising, I am slowly entering fall/winter prep mode for my upcoming fall classes. The first pattern for consideration is the Linden from Grainline Studio. I love wearing over-sized sweaters in the cooler months, and I enjoy a simple pattern that is easy to hack. The Linden falls into both … Continue reading Floral Linden Hack