The heat has been unrelenting, so I’ve accepted the fact that I’m probably going to be wearing tank tops for another month or two. Which gives me the excuse to make a few more! I’ve been really wanting to make the [free] Orchard Top & Dress by Helen’s Closet. Which I keep wanting to call the Orchid, but I have … Continue reading “Orchard Top (Free Pattern)”
I’ve had this saved to my drafts for way too long, so it’s now or never! But I love it so much, and here it is. I’m excited to finally share about my Sewlala Neve Tee! I made the sweater version last year, and I love the fit. The pattern is so versatile, and I’m hoping to make the zip-up … Continue reading “Sewlala Neve Tee”
We are at the tail end of a heatwave here in Portugal, and last week was kind of a doozy. But luckily, I made so many nice tank tops over the past few months and was prepared! I always feel weird making a whole new blog post for patterns that I’ve already made, so this is a round-up of tank … Continue reading “Inevitable Repeats: Tank Tops”
Coming in hot with another button up shirt in block printed cotton! No one is surprised. Haha. The Noa Shirt pattern (PDF Download) (try this link if the other is broken) by Fabrics-Store.com was a free pattern for a little while but it looks like they might be charging for it now? Their PDF download link seems to be working … Continue reading “Fabrics-Store.com – Noa Shirt”
I remake a lot of basic patterns and sometime wonder if I should share them or not worry about it. But I remake patterns because I really like them, and it’s fun to see different iterations of the same thing. Maybe if one color or fabric doesn’t inspire something for you, another one will. So today I’m starting with my … Continue reading “Pattern Repeats – Black Edition”
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 “Mouse House Creations – 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”
