The cooler temps have stuck around a tad longer than usual this spring, and I am loving it! Although, that also means I haven't worn my spring makes very much either. I've honestly never considered a wrap skirt for myself in the past, but after a few students requested a wrap skirt class, I began … Continue reading AGF Summer Basics
I love a good raglan pattern, and the Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt is definitely one of my faves! I love this hacked Linden from last summer, but I wanted a short sleeve version to wear in the warmer months. I realized I lack tops to wear with my jeans and shorts, so my goal is to make a … Continue reading Dear Stella Linden
I've seen various shibori dyed fabrics this summer, and I couldn't resist picking up a couple yards of this rayon fabric from Joann. It has great drape, and I found it to be fairly easy to sew with compared to some other rayons. I initially planned to make a tunic dress similar to this ELVI dress … Continue reading McCall’s Shibori Summer Dress
I rarely test patterns anymore, but when Vanessa from LBG Studio put out a tester call for her newest double zipper clutch, I couldn't resist. I love a quick and simple sew, and I needed a new summer clutch made with this Alexander Henry fabric. I made the medium clutch which required less than a … Continue reading Summer Stripes Clutch
While organizing my closet a few months ago, I realized I need more summer basics in my wardrobe. Since then, I have been on the hunt for a woven sleeveless top pattern that I can wear to the park with my daughter or out with the hubby on date night. I picked up M7603 a … Continue reading Summer Button-Up Tank
After seeing so many great checkered dresses everywhere this spring, I couldn't resist purchasing this Michael Miller Sommer double gauze gingham from my local fabric shop a couple of months ago. It's a nice weight, but I found it unravels fairly easily and can get slightly distorted if you're not careful. I sewed French seams … Continue reading Sommer Faux Wrap
I found this Brandon Mably fabric at Cabbage Rose Quilt Shop about a month ago, but I didn't have a project in mind, so I only purchased 1 ½ yards. A few weeks later, I was regretting not buying more and hoping I could find a dress pattern that would work with such limited yardage. Fortunately, … Continue reading McCall’s Mably Summer