Hello! I have a fun project to share about with you! I did a pattern hack to the Remy top and added a gathered bottom hem cuff (mimicking the gathered sleeve cuffs). For the fabric, I used a lovely Brushwork print from Minerva. I was gifted the fabric in exchange for making this top. The… Continue reading Minerva: Brushwork Remy Pattern Hack
Author: oakbluedesigns
I am excited to join the community of sewing bloggers. I will be sharing tutorials, pattern reviews, and snippets here and there of my makes.
Minerva: Monstera Viscose Rose Pants
Hello! I have a fun pair of cropped pants to share about with you. These are the Rose pants from Made by Rae with a Viscose Monstera printed fabric from Minerva. Minerva has started offering their own custom fabrics that they’ve collaborated with designers to create. This fabric was a gift in exchange for creating… Continue reading Minerva: Monstera Viscose Rose Pants
Minerva: Artist Print Rayon Challis Montavilla Dress by Sew House 7
Hello!! I’m very excited to share with you about a new dress that I’ve made. The fabric is called Babelone Art print and is an exclusive new rayon challis fabric from Minerva. They are branching out to their own fabrics, collaborating with artists for the designs. I used the Montavilla dress pattern for this project… Continue reading Minerva: Artist Print Rayon Challis Montavilla Dress by Sew House 7
Minerva: Evelyn Bodysuit PatternHack
Hello! I was gifted the Evelyn top pattern (by Experimental Space) from Minerva and am excited to share about it with you. I haven’t made this top before but decided to do a pattern hack at the same time and made it into a bodysuit. You can read all the details of this project on… Continue reading Minerva: Evelyn Bodysuit PatternHack
Pattern Review: Sauvie Sundress by Sew House Seven
Hello! I have a lovely, new pattern to share about today, the Sauvie Sundress by Sew House Seven. There are lots of versions and options included in the pattern. I made Version 4 with Pocket B, inseam pockets. I’ll share a pattern review with you to share more details about the pattern. Pattern Description: “The… Continue reading Pattern Review: Sauvie Sundress by Sew House Seven
Minerva: Summer Linen Cinema Dress
Hello! I have a fun project to share about with you today, a Cinema Dress by Liesl and Co with fabric from Minerva. I have technically made this project once before. I wear the previous version ALOT so I wanted to make it again. This version is with a lovely, medium weight linen. The hidden… Continue reading Minerva: Summer Linen Cinema Dress
Bamboo Athleisure set with Nature’s Fabrics, Merlo Field tee by Sew House 7 and Hudson Pants by True Bias
Hello! I’m excited to share with you today about planning a coordinating, Athleisure inspired outfit with bamboo fabrics. This project is sponsored by Nature’s Fabric. For this project I’m working with bamboo spandex jersey in the Almond Heather color and a bamboo stretch fleece in the Heretic color. To see more details about these fabrics,… Continue reading Bamboo Athleisure set with Nature’s Fabrics, Merlo Field tee by Sew House 7 and Hudson Pants by True Bias
Minerva: Crepe Abstract Suki Dress
Hello! I’m very excited to share with you about making the Suki dress from the book, Make it Simple by Tilly and the Buttons. I used a fun crêpe fabric from Minerva for this project. I made a few mods to the pattern, added a belt (that I made from another project) and starched the… Continue reading Minerva: Crepe Abstract Suki Dress
Pattern Review: Toaster Sweater 1 by Sew House 7
Hello! The Toaster Sweater Pattern has been updated and Curvy sizing has been added as well! This very well known pattern has been out for awhile now. I recently sewed the Toaster 2 (with Minerva fabric) and finally sewed a Toaster Sweater 1 with the pattern update. I'll be sharing about the Toaster 1 in… Continue reading Pattern Review: Toaster Sweater 1 by Sew House 7
Minerva: Festive Snowflake Shift Top
Hello! I’m quite excited to share about a festive shift top I made with a Snowflake print from Minerva. I wanted a festive top that I could wear through Christmas and the fall/winter. I’ve had a few tried-and-true, shift top patterns that I’ve enjoyed over the years. I really enjoy Shift tops and dresses because… Continue reading Minerva: Festive Snowflake Shift Top
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