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
Tag: winter
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
2017 Fall/Winter Capsule
After seeing so many cute fall clothes on some of my favorite fashion bloggers this past week, I got inspired to start taking a look at the "holes" in my fall and winter wardrobe. Since we generally don't have many freezing temps, I am focusing on pieces that I can layer and will work throughout … Continue reading 2017 Fall/Winter Capsule
Floral Linden Hack
Even though the temps are steadily rising, I am slowly entering fall/winter prep mode for my upcoming fall classes. The first pattern for consideration is the Linden from Grainline Studio. I love wearing over-sized sweaters in the cooler months, and I enjoy a simple pattern that is easy to hack. The Linden falls into both … Continue reading Floral Linden Hack