Sewing Sweaters with sweater knit is easy and the Sewaholic Refrew Tee was perfect for the cashmere sweater look I wanted after all that sweater sewing research I did. I made them with some luxurious Hacci knit I got from SurgeFabrics. It's called Versailles Brushed Hacci, and I sewed one in the Stone color and... Continue Reading →
Sewing a sweater
Why is it when you search for a sweater sewing pattern you get Mostly sweatshirt sewing patterns? I spent a lot time looking for one and I want to share that with you to save you some time. I am mostly looking for that cashmere sweater look I can wear in the mild winter of... Continue Reading →
Style Arc Lauren Boyfriend Shirt
This was such a fun sew! I actually sewed until my back hurt on my first sewing session. All the little details were just so fun, and I kept wanting to see what came next! I had it in my mind that of course the collar instructions were going to be thin, and planned to... Continue Reading →
The Wardrobe by Me Freedom dress that wasn’t
I really, REALLY wanted this dress. I saw Lifting Pins and Needles version on YouTube, and was like a woman possessed! This is not a difficult pattern at all. Just a shirt top with a mandarin collar, some buttons, a little gathering. I have been sewing up a storm lately. Jeans, wide leg pants, blouses,... Continue Reading →
Love Notions Melody Dolman Shirt Review
Rayon Challis and grey hair that refuses to take a dye. Should I go silver? If you’ve never sewn a shirt with a collar before, let this be the one you choose! I have sewn quite a few, and every time it’s just a slog. I often just flub the whole garment due to the... Continue Reading →
HeyJune Handmade Phoenix Blouse Review
This has been my favorite sew since I don’t know when. It was super simple, great directions, and I made no adjustments to the pattern. What more could you ask for? The Phoenix Blouse by hey June Handmade Patterns comes in size 2-22 and has 2 views. View A has bell sleeves, and view B... Continue Reading →
Cowgirl Kalle Shirt review
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I had to keep reminding myself that the Closet Case Kalle shirt is not meant to be a traditional shirt. I actually tried to tailor the back to be more like a woman’s shirt and you know what happened to that version? Garbage can! I must have sewed it wrong,... Continue Reading →
Strata top: A layering piece to showcase fabric
(this post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small %back if you purchase after clicking, at no cost to you- refer to ‘Disclaimer’ in the menu for more info Today, I present the first of many to come, The Strata Top by one of my favorite indie Pattern designers Sew Liberated. There... Continue Reading →
The Style Arc May Knit Top: My review and feeding chickens
This May Knit Top was my first Style Arc pattern. I just love all their styles. However, the directions for this top were so vague. I just had to guess, and it did not come out perfect, but it will do. The part that was confusing is how to cross the top before sewing the... Continue Reading →
Blanc Tee 3 in one
The Blanc tee from Blank Slate Patterns is my new favorite tee! I bought the dot fabric with the intent of making a dress but it was just too thin! And since I would have to line it anyway I might as well make it reversible. I didn’t have enough to make a whole shirt... Continue Reading →
DG Patterns Genie Knit top, sort of…
I want to say I loved making this top, but I can’t. So much went wrong, though I made it work for me in the end. Read on if you want to avoid my mistakes. Look at this pattern photo. Isn’t she cute and stylish? And I got this pattern half off for 5 bucks!... Continue Reading →
Sewing for Fall: Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse
The pussy bow blouse is perfect for Fall and winter looks. Style it with jeans and a leather jacket, or pair it with pea coat to get a chic feminine look. I know it’s usually something you see at work, but I don’t care! I am just going to wear it whenever I want to.... Continue Reading →
Sewing for Fall: Beatrix Hack
This is my favorite top and I made it many years ago. It was sewn from a flannel sheet with the Made for Rae Beatrix pattern. I cut the back on the fold and pleated the excess. It turned out soo cute, and I want to make another but am not sure that I can... Continue Reading →
The Astoria Sweater : A simple cropped sweater to wear with high waisted skirts
I have had the Astoria sweater sewing pattern (Seamwork Magazine) for over a year in my stash but never got around to sewing it. I loved how it looked on the model, but could not see it on my size 20, six foot frame. But after sewing the Seville Skirt, I knew that was just... Continue Reading →
Sewing for Fall: Oversized Toaster Sweater
It’s getting cold here in this barn I live in. Time to sew something warm and cozy, like an oversized Toaster sweater from Sew House Seven. This was one of the easiest sewing projects I have ever done. Also, the most satisfying! Maybe it was the super soft, Burgundy French Terry Brushed Fleece Fabric I... Continue Reading →