It's practically October and we're still mostly experiencing summer temps in the Lone Star State. We've had several breezy days throughout the month, but unfortunately, the spread of all that pollen also wreaked havoc on my immune system and caused my eczema to flare up. Autoimmune disorders are the worst, y'all! As a result, I … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Phoenix Blouse
I've been looking forward to sewing Hey June's Phoenix blouse all year! With that being said, I've had a challenging time deciding on fabric and whether I should make some changes or sew per the pattern. There are so many great fabric options and ready-to-wear inspiration pieces, I thought I'd share some of my favorite … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019- Phoenix Blouse Inspiration
Can you believe we're already in June?!! Between a broken ankle, project deadlines, and a full class schedule, I barely finished my Sedona last month! I love a good button-up, so I was excited to sew another shirt dress for May's SewMyStyle prompt. Since I had already sewn a few Blank Slate Patterns, I wanted … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Sedona Shirt Dress
I can't believe we're almost halfway through May, y'all! I am excited about this month's SewMyStyle theme! I'm sewing the Sedona Shirt Dress by Designer Stitch, and I'm looking forward to sewing another new to me designer. When I came across this Robert Kaufman linen (affiliate link), I knew it was perfect for recreating this Anthro … Continue reading Sew My Style 2019: Sedona Inspo
I've enjoyed seeing all the cardigans this past month on Instagram and in the Facebook group! I love seeing people modifying the pattern and making it their own! I've also enjoyed seeing how everyone is styling their cardigans! I made a few changes to my Blackwood, but the primary being I added a seam and … Continue reading SewMyStyle 2019- Blackwood Cardigan
For every article of clothing I make, I like to see other sewists' versions of the same pattern. Since I will be making the Blackwood cardigan this month (and hopefully the Como!), I decided to look up the hashtag on the gram. As of last week, there were 3,752 posts on Instagram for the Blackwood … Continue reading SewMyStyle 2019: Cardigan Inspo, Hacks, and Fabrics
It's March 1st, which means it's cardigan month for #SewMyStyle2019! This month, I am co-leading with Pauelette of Petite Font! Mac of Sew Altered Style and Sierra of Seams Like Sierra will be hosting, so make sure you're follow them, too! This month's cardigan patterns are Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan and Style Arc's Como Cardigan. We will … Continue reading SewMyStyle 2019: Cardigan