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
Tag: women’s
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 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
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