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
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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
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 Tacky Christmas Dress
Every year during the holidays, I meet with some of my best girl friends for a fun night out without the husbands and kids. Some years we dress up in cocktail dresses and eat at an upscale restaurant downtown, and other years, we wear ugly Christmas sweaters and enjoy a low-key evening with Christmas lights … Continue reading McCall’s Tacky Christmas Dress
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
Summer Button-Up Tank
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
Sommer Faux Wrap
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
McCall’s Mably Summer
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
McCall’s Spring Fitted Top
I bought M7542 the minute it became available. I initially intended to make View D, but I soon realized I didn't have enough of this floral double gauze. I could have purchased more, but it was Saturday afternoon and my local fabric shop had closed for the weekend...and I wanted to wear my new shirt … Continue reading McCall’s Spring Fitted Top
McCall’s Spring Florals
I generally don't gravitate towards florals, but this spring, I can't get enough of them in my wardrobe! Perhaps our weekly visits to the arboretum has influenced me a bit? One of my favorite spring makes is this McCall's 7543 floral top. It was such a nice, simple sew, and it pairs well with most … Continue reading McCall’s Spring Florals