So, As long as I can remember I have been obsessed with clothing. I have a distinct memory of fighting with my mom about what I was wearing to school. I didn't like what she picked out and I didn't want to have to pick out something myself. And in my 36 years of life, [...]
Tag: handmade revolution
All the Parker Peplum Variations
The Parker Peplum pattern is turning out to be my favorite pattern. There are so many easy hacks you can really make the most out of the pattern. So far I have 9 Variations for you! The pattern already offers short and long sleeve options for the peplum and the basic tee. So that’s 4! [...]
Parker Peplum Sew-A-long
FEBRUARY 25TH-MARCH 3RD Helllllllooooooo Sewists! I am super excited to host my first sew-a-long from Feb 25th-March 3rd. During this week, we will sew together! Each day, I will post a short video tutorial of the techniques to sew each part. The Parker Peplum is such an easy pattern, and I hope you guys enjoy [...]
Interview with Tammy Lee of D&H Fabric Co.
Hey Hey Hey! Many of you have probably noticed I have been talking a lot about D & H Fabrics lately. Since I love fabric so much, and could possibly be a hoarder at this point. Hehe. My eyes are always open to new independant fabric stores! When I saw her posts, and tagline, I [...]
“Who made it best?”- Challenge
Who Made It Best is a friendly challenge hosted by Melissa of Mahalica Designs, where she pairs up with a fellow blogger, and we sew the same pattern to see "Who Made It Best?." The challenge rules are simple: 1. We agree on a pattern to use 2. Sew it up to suit our personal [...]
Fabric shopping in Austin
I love finding the little ole independently owned fabric shops when I travel. A few weeks ago I went to Austin, Tx for a work conference and this time was no different. If we want our community to thrive, we must support each other! First up, was The Cloth Pocket. They had the best lighting [...]
Aspen Tank Testers Wanted!
Its that time again for a call for Pattern Testers! The Aspen Tank is a flowy sleeveless tank pattern with the option to add a fun gathered cap sleeve. Overall this is an easy pattern. Skills needed for this pattern include, gathering and applying bias tape. This pattern is designed for wovens. Any lightweight quilting cotton, [...]
Cozy Cardigan pattern hack
If you are anything like me, you like easy and fast! Obviously I can make my own patterns from scratch but I just have a million other things I want to do and not enough time! I honestly think we should have 36 hour days! I'd be so much more productive! Using pattern pieces you [...]
Creating my 2nd pattern- the Cozy Cardigan
Woohoo! I've now released my second pdf pattern into the sewing universe! I have so many feels about this experience and I'm excited to share my latest pattern with you guys! I started Seen and Sewn Patterns in December of 2015. I went in thinking, I know all this stuff, I can totally do thisand [...]
Where’s my sewjo?
This past week I've been some kind of something. Pms at an all time high, plans for sewing were gonna put all my moodiness to ease! I mean what isn't better than sewing time alone!! My hubs has been obsessed with the latest call of duty, and that's perfect because it means minimal interruptions! 😂😂😂 [...]