Sewing with galloon lace via bra and underwear patterns have been a popular trend in the sewing community. I'm going to share today ideas and inspiration for sewing galloon lace into garments. What is galloon lace (you might ask)? Galloon Lace is considered to be more of a trim then a fabric. It is a beautiful… Continue reading Galloon lace inspirations
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.
Hudson Pants by True Bias with Simply by Ti fabrics
I am sharing more today about expanding my Capsule Pajama wardrobe. I shared an introduction to this adventure in this post. The pattern that I'm talking about today is the Hudson Pants by True Bias. In the previous post I shared about my wearable muslin. In today's post I will be sharing about two additional… Continue reading Hudson Pants by True Bias with Simply by Ti fabrics
Planning a Capsule Pajama Wardrobe
A theme that I've picked for 2018 is "taking better care of myself." I can see this theme expanding out into multiple areas but the topic I'll share about today is sewing handmade pajamas. In the past I haven't been a "fancy pajama" kind of girl. I have typically worn the following for pajamas: old… Continue reading Planning a Capsule Pajama Wardrobe
Christmas gift sewing, Rucksack backpack by Frau Scheiner
Welcome to Day 7 of the DIY Christmas Toy Blog Tour, hosted by Seams Sew Lo. I am so honored to be a part of the tour. The blog tour sponsors are Phat Quarter Fabric and Seamingly Smitten. Frau Scheiner is also a sponsor for this tour. There are TWO giveaways that you could win… Continue reading Christmas gift sewing, Rucksack backpack by Frau Scheiner
Pattern Review: Anegada top by Halfmoon Atelier
I had the privilege of testing the Anegada top for Meghann of Halfmoon Atelier. I'll spoil the review up front and share that I loved the top so much that I made both versions, View A and View B. View A offers a cowl boatneck feature with banded sleeves and waist. View B has a… Continue reading Pattern Review: Anegada top by Halfmoon Atelier
Pattern Review: Everyday Tee by Ellie and Mac
I'm happy to share a pattern review with you today of the Everday Tee* (affiliate link) by Ellie and Mac. I tested this top for Lindsey and I enjoyed the pattern very much! Below is a size chart for the Ellie and Mac pattern line, for reference: Version (loose or fitted): Fitted Fabric: Cotton/Rayon/Spandex Size:… Continue reading Pattern Review: Everyday Tee by Ellie and Mac
Pattern Review: New Look 6397
I have a pattern review to share today for New Look 6397. As I share this review, I will mention that this is my first time working with a New Look pattern. I recently bought a few online when they were on sale. I started this project to participate in the lovely #cosycardichallenge hosted by… Continue reading Pattern Review: New Look 6397
Why I spin wool into yarn…
(Although I'm hoping to share mostly my sewing adventures on this blog, I will also share knitting and spinning posts from time to time.) As I share with people that I enjoy spinning wool/fibers into yarn, a frequent question that I get asked is, "Why?" I always smile as I get asked this question… Continue reading Why I spin wool into yarn…
Book Review: Sew U Home Stretch, The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing with Knit Fabrics
I'm excited to share of a review of the book Sew U Home Stretch, the Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics by Wendy Mullin. The premise of this book is to offer a guide to sewing with knit fabrics. There are three basic patterns included in this book. Wendy then offers ways to… Continue reading Book Review: Sew U Home Stretch, The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing with Knit Fabrics
Pattern Review: All Set Pattern Set by Anna Maria Horner
I will start out this post to share a disclaimer, I adore Anna Maria Horner's sewing patterns. The Quick Change Trousers pattern from the book Handmade Beginnings is my all time favorite sewing pattern for infants/toddlers. I have made many, many versions (both for my own children and as gifts). I will do a review of… Continue reading Pattern Review: All Set Pattern Set by Anna Maria Horner
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