Over the past 9 years of sewing garments, I’ve made a few free patterns. I thought it would be fun to do a little roundup, and hopefully it will be a helpful resource too. If you click on any of the titles of the patterns, it will take you to the pattern page or to the page that tells you … Continue reading “Free Sewing Patterns”
This is your friendly reminder to start sewing those dresses so they can be worn all summer long! This is the third Janie Dress (sizes: 6mo – 12yrs) that I’ve made for Vanessa, and she LOVES it. She wears these dresses anytime they’re clean, and I love watching her walk down the sidewalk and then randomly twirl. She even does … Continue reading “Janie Dress Love”
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect tank top pattern, and I’ve found it! This is the Tabitha Tank by Anna Zoe Sews (sizes up to 49″ bust & 51.5″ hip) and it’s FREE if you sign up for her newsletter! You can easily sign up by scrolling to the bottom of her website and adding your email. Last … Continue reading “Anna Zoe Sews – Tabitha Tank”
I’ve had good intentions of sewing a tote for the beach ever since we moved to Portugal last summer, but I didn’t get around to it before winter. This is the Sun Tote by Chalk + Notch and it’s a FREE pattern if you sign up for their newsletter. I used a heavy weight cotton denim from Divazus. I don’t … Continue reading “Chalk + Notch – Sun Tote”
2023 was the year I truly embraced sleeveless things. Heatwaves without air-conditioning are just too dang hot, and I’d rather be comfortable. I was very interested in trying the Blomma Tank by Paradise Patterns, since it’s such a popular pattern in the sewing community. It’s also a FREE pattern if you sign up for Paradise Patterns newsletter (score!). It’s a … Continue reading “Blomma Tank – Revisions & Styling”
I finished updating my favorite t-shirt patterns blog post and realized that I had left out a few patterns that I really love. So, here I am again with a little a little bit of a different favorites list. I love that drop shoulder sleeves provide a looser fit and aren’t so tight around the underarm area. Drop shoulder sleeves … Continue reading “My Favorite Drop Shoulder T-Shirt Patterns”
It didn’t occur to me, until the end of last year, that I had never owned an apron (cooking, shop, craft, etc). But one day, Dallas was cooking some chicken with his brand new button up shirt that I had just made him, and some of the grease was popping onto his clothes. I had never really cared about his … Continue reading “Aprons of 2021”
I’ve sewn a lot of dresses over the years, and they are what I dream about in my sleep. But to be honest — I am not fancy. I’m a stay at home mom and my daily outfit is a t-shirt and sweats. These are the three t-shirt patterns that I make over and over again. These patterns might not … Continue reading “My 3 Favorite Knit T-Shirt Patterns”
Hi all! I am so excited to share my favorite knit fabric today! Striped tees and dresses are my love language, and if they happen to be black and white – I fall head over heels. When I saw Heidi (@handmadefrenzy) make a bunch of tops out of the white fabric with black stripes a few months ago, I was seriously … Continue reading “Stripes + Basics with D&H Fabrics Co.”
Most of the things I’ve been making lately have been on my list for so long, but I can honestly say that I didn’t really plan on making the Mandy Boat Tee (FREE PDF pattern!) until a few months ago when I heard on the Love To Sew Podcast that the hosts, Caroline and Helen, really like it. I looked up #mandyboattee … Continue reading “Mandy Boat Tee – Navigating the New Sizes”
