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
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
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
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
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
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
After making my flannel buffalo plaid shirt dress this past winter, I wanted to make another one that I could wear throughout the year when the weather is nicer. I initially purchased a few yards of chambray from a local shop, but I couldn't resist using this Anna Maria Horner Labyrinth fabric from her Fibs … Continue reading Cotton Labyrinth Shirt Dress
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
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
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