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
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McCall’s All That Glitters Wrap Dress
I finished my Anthro inspired wrap dress for my spring capsule this weekend, and it's love, ya'll. I initially planned on using a similar lightweight denim, but I couldn't resist those small metallic squares! I love the bit of sparkle they add to an otherwise simple wrap dress. I made the size 8, which calls for … Continue reading McCall’s All That Glitters Wrap Dress
Spring 2018 Inspiration
February has been full of deadlines and getting over flare-ups, stomach bugs, and trying to settle back into a routine after an extra long holiday break. As a result, sewing has taken a bit of a back seat this month, except for finally finishing Jon's quilt top and prepping for the upcoming Flea Style Dallas … Continue reading Spring 2018 Inspiration
Bari J Blazer
I've taught various sewing classes for a couple of years now, and I am so excited to teach my first blazer class next month! I fell in love with the Bespoke Blazer pattern the moment I saw Lindsey's (@sewtogrow) post on Instagram, and I knew I had to add it to my class schedule for 2018. I … Continue reading Bari J Blazer
McCall’s Ruffle Sweater Dress
We recently had to make an unplanned trip to Kansas, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I made a new dress the day before we left. I love my Simplicity sweater dress, but I wanted something with a tad more design to take on the trip.I really liked this sweater I tried … Continue reading McCall’s Ruffle Sweater Dress
Dear Stella Linden
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
JLH Mayberry
I came across Jennifer Lauren Handmade on Instagram a short while back, and I have been following her account since. This past fall, she posted a call for people to review a pattern that she would provide, so I signed up. She sent me the Mayberry dress pattern in November, and although I couldn't wait … Continue reading JLH Mayberry
Buffalo Plaid Classic Skirt
When I had an autoimmune flare-up this past fall, I knew I needed to modify my sewing goals for my fall and winter wardrobe capsule. I decided to focus on pieces that would have some versatility in my closet and that I could build on later, whether it was this year or next. As a … Continue reading Buffalo Plaid Classic Skirt
Spotted McCall’s Poncho
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
McCall’s Shibori Summer Dress
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