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DIY Envelope Pillowcase [Sewing Tutorial]

When I first learned to make these, we were living in a basement, and our furniture is all really dark. So I decided that the cheapest way for me to brighten up our living room was to buy plain pillows and make pillowcases that were whatever pattern, color, and texture that I wanted. I love, love, love these envelope pillowcases … Continue reading “DIY Envelope Pillowcase [Sewing Tutorial]”

DIY Poncho [Sewing Tutorial]

Fabric: Wool fabric from Joann Dallas and I were shopping a few weeks ago and I found the cutest poncho at Ross, but when I picked it up to look at it, all I could think was, “I can totally make this!” Then, when I found this perfect fabric at Joann’s, project poncho was go. I found a couple different … Continue reading “DIY Poncho [Sewing Tutorial]”

DIY Knit Pencil Skirt

Fabric: Thick knit fabric from Jo-Ann Fabric Pattern: Mimi’s DIY Pencil Skirt Tutorial When I go to stores and see their stretchy fabric skirts, I always get this glimpse of hope that one might just fit me. Every time, it turns out to be a complete fail, and even the x-large is too tight. It’s times like these when sewing knowledge … Continue reading “DIY Knit Pencil Skirt”

Union St. Tee V-Neck

Fabric: Cotton knit from Joann I am so excited to be a part of Selfish Sewing Week! When I was looking through all of the fabulous patterns on Indiesew, I had to make a list because they were all so good! I decided to go with the Union St. Tee by Hey June because you can do so many things … Continue reading “Union St. Tee V-Neck”

DIY Midi Circle Skirt for Tall Women

Since I’m so tall, there was no way I was going to find fabric wide enough for me to cut the whole circle at once (you shorter people – be grateful). Unless I want a circle mini skirt, but I don’t think anyone wants that. I definitely underestimated how much fabric it would take when I started this project…(3.5 yards). … Continue reading “DIY Midi Circle Skirt for Tall Women”

Butterick 6157 – Semi-Fitted Pullover Top

My beautiful mother was gracious enough to let me take some pictures of her in the shirt that I made for her birthday a few weeks ago. I watched this video to learn how to do the button loophole and it was surprisingly easy and kind of fun! I used this See&Sew pattern (pattern B6157 – view A) from Joann’s. … Continue reading “Butterick 6157 – Semi-Fitted Pullover Top”

DIY High Low Raglan Top

For my mom’s birthday I made her a shirt out of this fabric and I was in love. So since I still had a little over a yard left, I decided to use a different pattern and see if I could finish a shirt for myself in one day! My other goal was to really try and do it all … Continue reading “DIY High Low Raglan Top”