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
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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.
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
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
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