This make has been a long time coming. I bought some colorful striped swimwear fabric in the summer of 2019 with some other sewists at Blue Moon Fabrics in LA. I only bought a yard, and at the time, I was thinking, ‘This isn’t going to get sewn very soon at all.‘ I was very intimidated to sew it at … Continue reading “Mairin Swimsuit”
I took a little bit of a break from blogging last week because we went on a family vacation. First, we flew to Barcelona, Spain and then went on a cruise around the Mediterranean. I was kind of stressed before we left, so I didn’t put as much effort into my vacation wardrobe as I wish I would have. But … Continue reading “Me Made Summer Vacation”
I made the Fragola Top for Vanessa last August, and she has been very eager for me to make the dress version. When I’m sewing, she likes to go through my drawers of sewing supplies and fabric and tell me which ones she likes the most. This fabric was her favorite, and I had plenty left over from when I … Continue reading “Suco by Susana – Fragola Dress”
I have been wanting to make a matching set for SO long. I’m not really into jumpers because of the awkward bathroom situation potential, so matching sets are way more my style and comfort. I got this beautiful midweight linen from my friend Pauline when she was giving away her stash last summer. It used to be a very blush … Continue reading “Matching Set ft. Ashton Top & Saturday Shorts”
Coming in hot with another button up shirt in block printed cotton! No one is surprised. Haha. A nice surprise though, is that this is the FREE Noa Shirt pattern by Fabrics-Store. I’ve been curious about this pattern for a few years, and I finally got around to printing the pattern and making it. I’ve been making a lot of … Continue reading “Fabrics Store – Noa Shirt (Free Pattern!)”
Today’s post is going to be a short one since it’s another pattern repeat from me. I promise I have makes from two NEW patterns to share with you next week! So don’t give up on me…yet. ha Sometimes I find myself looking through my Pinterest boards trying to find similarities to things that I’ve pinned and to see if … Continue reading “Cynthia Blouse Inspired by Pinterest”
I have had the Cornell Shirt on my sewing list since 2022 when I added it to my ‘Make Nine’ for the year (2nd photo). I you haven’t heard of Make Nine, it’s the nine patterns that you really want to make next, and most people post it at the beginning of the year. I have now made every single … Continue reading “Elbe Textiles – Cornell Shirt (with Gathered Sleeves)”
The first time that I made the Pomona Pants and Shorts in 2021, I made silly mistakes that made me actually not like this pattern very much. Four years later, I can say that, “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me.” It seems obvious to me now, but live and learn. At least now others can learn from my … Continue reading “Denim Pomona Shorts 2.0”
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 year or so, I’ve been trying a couple of different tank top patterns. The summers can get pretty warm in Portugal, and there’s no air conditioning, so I have really enjoyed having tank tops that I can easily put on to stay cool. I’m subscribed to Allie Olson’s emails and always love seeing her sewing/pattern and life … Continue reading “Allie Olson – Kila Tank”
