I was at Hallmark earlier this month for a pop-up shop event, and one of the girls that works there remarked on May being the busiest month of the year. Y'all, she was right! Besides Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day celebrations, we have been invited to birthdays, graduations, and various other events throughout the … Continue reading Simplicity Tea Dress
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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
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 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
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
LBG Blend London Backpack
Y'all, I can't believe it's almost November! I was sew busy (sorry, couldn't help myself), but I wasn't able to share what I was making at the time! I revealed a couple of things on instagram, but I can finally show and tell you all about this adorable LBG Studio London Backpack I made for Blend Fabrics' quilt … Continue reading LBG Blend London Backpack
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
Mint Arum
I got excited when I saw this mint AGF denim at Cabbage Rose recently and immediately purchased a few yards. Several of the quilters I follow on Instagram love sewing with it, so I was curious about how well it worked for garments. I find that sewing with any Art Gallery quilting cottons, my tension is … Continue reading Mint Arum