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
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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.
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
Minerva: Fancy Lurex Toaster Sweater #2 by Sew House 7
Hello!! I’m quite excited to share with you about making my first Toaster Sweater!! I made with project with Minerva a used a fun Lurex Sweatshirting fabric. I was going for cozy and “fancy” so this was a super fun combination. I wanted something I could dress up or down with dress pants or jeans.… Continue reading Minerva: Fancy Lurex Toaster Sweater #2 by Sew House 7
Minerva: Bin Bin Coffee Bin with Sew Sew Live Patterns
Hello! I'm quite excited to share with you about making a coffee bin project with Minerva. I used the Bin Bin pattern by Sew Sew Live Patterns. The fabric was an Art Gallery Fabrics Poplin provided to me from Minerva (in exchange of this post). I've been wanting to reorganize our coffee and coffee accessories… Continue reading Minerva: Bin Bin Coffee Bin with Sew Sew Live Patterns
Pattern Review: Romey Gathered Dress & Top by Sew House 7
Hello! I am so excited to share about the Romey Gathered Dress & Top with you today by Sew House 7. I made this version as a part of the pattern test group. I have worn this dress out a few times already and I've fallen in love with it. For reference here a link… Continue reading Pattern Review: Romey Gathered Dress & Top by Sew House 7
Pattern Review: Underwood Tank Dress and Top by Sew House 7
Hello! I’m very excited to share with you about making the Underwood Tank Dress! I made this pattern in the summer and I’m planning to live in this one (I love the finished garment). This is not a new pattern from Sew House 7, it's been out for awhile. Pattern Description: The Underwood Tank is… Continue reading Pattern Review: Underwood Tank Dress and Top by Sew House 7
Janome: Sewing a Modern Handmade Handkerchief
I’ve always been quite intrigued with handkerchiefs. I have a small collection of them and I've have enjoyed looking for them in antique shops. There’s something so special about generations past, how they kept their handkerchiefs close to their hearts. I created a project with Janome for a modern take on the traditional handkerchief. I… Continue reading Janome: Sewing a Modern Handmade Handkerchief
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