Traditionally and historically, I have never been a Hoodie wearer, including the time of my life when teens rock the sporty looks. When I was a teen, I was always dressed in my own me-made dresses and skirts. This has continued through the decades and I have to […]
The Sylvia Robe from Sew Over it is not a new pattern and the 5 versions I have made are not new either. In fact, they are 3 years old! I’ll explain why I went back to them now in a tad. This pattern is super simple, 4 […]
A few years ago, I declared publicly (on my sewing channel) that life was too short to be making jeans when I could just easily purchase them. Gasp… how I regret those words. Oh well, there we’re coming from the context I was in and mainly related to […]
I begun making my own Sybil Illusion skirt collection last year and I’ve made quite a collection! This is actually the name of this fantastic pattern from Love Notions that includes 7 comfortable knit skirt styles in one. Get ready to see an explosion of fun prints and […]
The Willow wrap dress & Peplum was my second pattern test for Love Notions patterns back in 2018, I loved the line art posted on the testing call and all the options that were available for the pattern. I appreciate the work that goes into providing an abundance […]
I really like a sheath dress. It’s my favorite type of dress to make for many reasons: The design suits my body shape I feel more comfortable in simpler styles I love a skirt with no volume on a dress They take up little amounts of fabric! I […]
When I saw this pattern, I was immediately drawn to the different necklines and especially the neckties. The simple dropped shoulder of view A is as attractive for me as the short set in sleeves from view C. What I totally don’t see are the flounces attached to […]
A new pattern has been released by Itch to Stitch designs and it’s a cardigan! The new Castillo Cardigan. The Castillo cardigan hits the mid thigh and features slits on the side seams, an unlined hood, patch pockets and raglan sleeves with cuffs and a center front band […]
I think all of us love a FREE PDF pattern right? I decided to try a new to me pattern company from Australia who offers a free pattern when signing up to their newsletter. It’s the Heidi day dress by Wearable Studio. It’s a lovely dress with wide […]