The Sewing Things Blog

Highlands Wrap Dress

This gorgeous dress is the Highlands Wrap Dress by Allie Olson! I was lucky to be one of the testers for the pattern back in March, but since I procrastinated and had to rush, I wasn’t able to make the height adjustments needed. This time, I was in no rush and had time to make the adjustments for my height. … Continue reading “Highlands Wrap Dress”

Nursing Friendly Ebony Tee Dress + Ring Sling

This pretty lady is my sister, Nicole. Her sweet new baby is Tychus, and I was so lucky to be able to go and see them two weeks after she had him. I had so much fun taking these photos of her and a few more of her cute little family + newborn pictures of Ty. Isn’t that baby-head-of-hair amazing?? … Continue reading “Nursing Friendly Ebony Tee Dress + Ring Sling”

Cleo Skirt with Made By Rae

I am so excited to be a part of the Cleo Skirt Blog Tour! I have been eyeing the Cleo Skirt by Made by Rae for a while, and I was so excited to sew it that I made two! If you love gathered skirts, but don’t dig zippers or gathering around the entire waistband, this is the skirt for … Continue reading “Cleo Skirt with Made By Rae”

Lodo Dress

Did everyone just buy the Lodo Dress by True Bias as soon as it was released?? I totally did, and I was so excited when I saw a few people use this same fabric, just in different colorways. I was pretty set on making this fabric into something else, but it was perfect for the Lodo and I’m SO glad … Continue reading “Lodo Dress”

Ebony Tee with Invisible Zippers [Nursing Friendly]

I’ve been wanting to make the Ebony Tee Dress by Closet Case Patterns for a while now. It’s a simple swing dress pattern and I know it’s super easy to make any t-shirt or dress a swing dress, but I always feel more comfortable using a pattern for some reason. I love that the Ebony Tee has the two neckline … Continue reading “Ebony Tee with Invisible Zippers [Nursing Friendly]”

Panama Tee Dress [View C, Short Sleeve]

Okay. My love for this pattern is no joke, and it doesn’t end here. This is view C of the Panama Tee Dress by Alina Design Co. View C is the maxi length, and it flares out a little bit so that even though it’s long, it’s still easy to walk in. I think next time I make the dress this … Continue reading “Panama Tee Dress [View C, Short Sleeve]”

Panama Tee Dress [Half sleeve, view B]

I am dubbing this my favorite pattern of all time. (Sorry to the rest of the pattern world.) I know I’m not the only one that drools over Sonnet James dresses (linking in case you have no idea what I’m talking about) every time Whitney releases a new collection. The dresses she designs are so simple, comfortable, and the majority of them are … Continue reading “Panama Tee Dress [Half sleeve, view B]”

You Do You, Mommy

When I was pregnant, I didn’t really think about the way I was going to feed Braden. I knew that nursing was a natural and healthy option for feeding him, but I was grateful to know there were backup options (like formula) if I had any problems. I had heard so many different moms who said that nursing is the best … Continue reading “You Do You, Mommy”

Wren Dress

It’s no surprise that I LOVE this dress. This the Wren from Colette Patterns. I bought the fabric last summer from a shop in the LA Fashion District. I was so excited to finally use it, and it was perfect for this dress! I know wrap dresses are sort of “trending” right now, but I have always loved wrap dresses, … Continue reading “Wren Dress”

DIY Ring Sling – Sewing Tutorial

Ring slings are really popular because they are comfortable and so easy to use. I have already used mine to go grocery shopping, go for walks, tour the city, and go out to lunch. I basically use it when I go out and would rather just carry my baby, or at home when they are fussy and my arms are getting … Continue reading “DIY Ring Sling – Sewing Tutorial”