I have recently been taking stock of what is in my closet vs. what I actually wear a lot. I have been thinking about what gets worn the most, why it gets worn the most, and making mental notes about how different patterns, fabric types, colors, and combinations work for Read more…
Do you ever get a knit fabric that you love but has absolutely no stretch? I have several fabrics like this in my stash that have set on my shelf for a little longer than I would like to admit. Then, I saw a tester call for the Wardrobe by Read more…
Do I look crazy? Ok, don’t answer that question. When I first started making clothes, though, I seriously asked myself that a million times before I felt comfortable wearing my handmade clothes out in public. First, for some reason, every time I have heard the question, “Did you make that?” Read more…
My latest sewing make is one I have had on my list for quite some time now. I was a pattern tester for the Ellie and Mac Paperbag Pants Pattern* and am excited to share my experience sewing these pants! The Pattern The Ellie and Mac Paperbag Pants Pattern* comes Read more…
Happy Tuesday, fellow makers! I have a new comfortable outfit to show you today in two of my favorite colors – pink and blue. It is also perfect for cuddling up or staying active this fall! Comfy Loggers One of my most used patterns is quickly becoming the Greenstyle Inspire Read more…
Hello fellow makers! I recently tested out the Made for Mermaids Brenda, and I wanted to take a moment today to write about the pattern and my thoughts on it. I also got to do some fun twinning with my middle daughter as well as a fellow maker friend! The Read more…
Hi friends! Do you ever put on a piece of clothing and instantly feel pretty? I tried my first pattern from the Do It Better Yourself Club (DIBY Club) recently, and I am excited to review it for you today in this post! I am also going to include some Read more…
I got the chance to test the new Aspen pattern by Made for Mermaids last week, and I am so excited to share with you the two tops I made from the pattern. I have wanted to add some slouchy sweaters to my closet for fall, and this pattern was Read more…
Hello friends! I have been working with some of my favorite fabrics and have a new outfit to show you today. I want to talk about the sweater that almost was not and how all pants need pockets (and I will show you how to do that!). I hope you Read more…
Hey friends! I tested the Twig and Tale Fernway Culottes early this past summer, and they have gotten a lot of road testing over the past several months. The pattern finally released today, and I have been so excited to finally get to share with you what I made!! This Read more…