When you see the pattern cover illustration on this Vogue 9150 dress, it doesn’t invoke much excitement. It’s nondescript. A…
The Cape Blazer – Iconic Patterns
A few weeks back I attended the Links, Incorporated “Red Dress Event”. As February is all about Heart Awareness, my…
The Red Dress Project
Red. It’s a statement color. But oddly, I don’t wear much of it. It’s perfect for my skin color, but…
The Nikki Blazer
You know when you’re thumb scrolling through Instagram, just mindlessly looking through, your mind wanders…and then you come across something…
Narrow hemming
One of my recent sewing projects required A LOT of narrow hemming. Like a herculean-effort narrow hemming. Like hemming-ruffles-should-be-outlawed hemming….
The Perfect Jumpsuit: Mimi G for Simplicity – 8426
When you have a gala to go to, you want style. If you have to be on your feet the…
The Wrap Dress – McCalls 7745
This wrap dress from McCall’s M7745, has been on my sewing radar since the pattern appeared. It speaks to my…
Simplicity 8655: Mimi G Style High-waisted pants
These pants have been on my radar for a while. I’ve been skeptical about anything with a high waist. Why…
Sewing with a plan!
I don’t do many things haphazardly. I’m an orderly person in my approach to life. Even as a creative, I…
Gingham style -Vogue 9242 Summer top
I’m a fan girl for gingham…and challis. gingham + challis = unicorns O.k. maybe not quite unicorns, but close enough…
The Ogden Cami Top
I try to support Indie sewing patterns because I admire any start-up and empowerment effort. Even if I don’t patronize…
Summer style, Summer dress M7744
I am taking a momentary hiatus from my much loved neutral color palette: black, beige, grey, navy, white. You know…
