Part 4 of the interviews feature Gaby from Craftstyle Living, Laurie from Make It Sew with the Bear and Pea Atelier, Claire from Pleasing by reason of comfort. Let's see what they have to say! Gaby from Craftstyle Living Laurie from Make it SewClaire from Pleasing by Reason How long have you been sewing? Craftstyle [...]
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, [...]
What is Slow Fashion? (If you don't already know)Slow Fashion is an awareness and approach to fashion, which considers the processes and resources required to make clothing, particularly focusing on sustainability. It involves buying better-quality garments that will last for longer and values fair treatment of people, animals and the planet. For me making your [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I love taking old clothes and revamping them. I recently took one of my husbands old buttonups and make it into a skirt! Here's what you need: 1 Men's button up shirt .5 yards 1/2 inch wide elastic Matching thread. Interfacing- 1/4 yard 1st-draw a line from arm pit to armpit and cut the bottom [...]
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 [...]
I love finding the little ole independently-owned fabric shops when I travel. A few weeks ago I went to Austin, Texas for a work conference and this time was no different. If we want our community to thrive, we must support each other! (Editor's note: Unfortunately since publishing this blog post, both shops have closed [...]
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, so any lightweight [...]
