This may seem like a very unseasonal sewing project, but I finished it over a month ago and actually got to wear it a couple of times before it got too chilly. Also – huge shocker – this is the first dress that I’ve sewn for myself in over 3 years! I got a little bit burned out from making … Continue reading “Itch to Stitch – Bonn Dress (Sleeveless)”
Some of you may recognize this Mira Dress from a few years ago. I made it over 3 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter. I love this fabric SO much, but there was just something about the dress that was really bothering me, so I didn’t reach for it very often. Since I only brought a handful … Continue reading “Fibre Mood – Mira Dress (Sleeveless)”
Is there anything better than a really good twirly dress?? I made this Janie Dress (6mo-12yr by Mouse House Creations) for Vanessa a couple of months ago, and she has surprisingly worn it quite a bit! It always makes me so happy when she requests to wear it. She wore it on a cooler day with her new shoes and a jacket … Continue reading “Janie Dress with Ballerina Neckline”
After getting used to using translating apps and beginning to learn a new language, sewing a pattern entirely in French sounded like a challenge I was ready for (even if that is not the language I’m learning). This is the Nusch Blouse (sizes from 86-100cm hip) by Bertina Paris. It’s an absolutely gorgeous pattern, but the sizing isn’t inclusive. I … Continue reading “Bertina Paris – Nusch Blouse”
This is my second time making the EA Saturday Shorts (sizes from 34.5-59.5″ hip) and I was very excited to make a couple of changes to make them fit better. My first shorts turned out great, and I still wear them weekly, but the back rise is a little too short, and they kind aren’t roomy enough in the crotch … Continue reading “EA Sews – Saturday Shorts”
I’m very excited to share my first make since moving to Portugal! We’ve been here for almost 2 months, but I needed some time to get settled and to wait until things were less chaotic. A few weeks after we got here, the French fabric company, Madame Iris, reached out to me and asked if I wanted to help showcase … Continue reading “Madame Iris Fabric & Olivia Button Up”
Before we started packing and before getting everything ready to move to Portugal, I really wanted to make these two things. They had been cut out for months, and I didn’t want them turning into a frayed, wrinkly mess if they were packed. Thankfully, I made some time one weekend and got them finished! Things got very busy after that, … Continue reading “Simplicity 5801 & Wide Leg Free Range Slacks”
Surprise! I think I’m due for a little life update since we’ve moved, and I haven’t shared anything since April. We have been researching and planning this move for over a year now, and it feels very surreal to be here now. Before we left, we rented out our house, put everything into storage, drove to Utah to visit family, … Continue reading “We moved to Portugal!”
I’ve been wanting to make a cardigan like this since the day Treasure posted this photo in 2020. I have seriously had it saved that long, and have just been agonizing over what fabric and pattern to use. So ridiculous. And before I continue, Treasure is the most amazing person and bag maker with the best style. She’s been growing … Continue reading “Double Gauze Esme Cardigan”
After years and years of seeing so many amazing Archer shirts made my other sewists, I have finally made my own! This is a very popular pattern in the sewing community because it’s such a great classic tailored shirt. The pattern is by Grainline Studio and has sizes ranging from 35-61″ hip. I have a really cool RTW button up … Continue reading “Grainline – Archer Shirt”
