Cheetah spots are fairly round/oval shaped and black and they sit on a tan or orangy background.


Leopard spots are actually clusters of black and brown spots that look like roses and are referred to as "rosettes".

I found that once I really paid attention to the details that it was really easy to tell the difference.  Simple enough, right?

I know that was almost too easy, so here's one that will probably really throw you.


The jaguar print looks a lot like the leopard print, they are also rosettes.  But there is one subtle difference:  they have black spots inside them.

I hope you find this helpful and now you won't be making the same fashion faux "paws" that I have!

I'm wearing it with my Vogue 8548 bright blue coat.  There is just something about this coat that makes me feel cheerful when I wear it.

The trend pattern companies seem to be going to is downloadable patterns that you print at home and piece together.  Have you used any?  Do you like them?  Or do you prefer pre-printed patterns?

Let's discuss!

This is Simplicity 2812.  I love this jacket!  This is my go-to jacket that I've been pulling from the closet every since I made it for any type of outdoor activity I'm involved in.  I love the styling of this jacket... it's very "country-chic" and most importantly it's warm!

Time for some Sunday Night Sewing!

Today, I pulled out my favorite coat.  This is my houndstooth coat that I made a few years ago.  This is a project that I was really proud of doing.  I put A LOT of hand tailoring work into it and I even perfectly matched the print at the seams.  Go me!  I

Worn with a yellow cable knit scoop neck sweater, red belt, Steve Madden wedges and my Elliott Lucca bag.

Today was chilly and rainy and it was a perfect opportunity to pull out my McCall's 5525 trench jacket.
Worn with DKNY denim shirt; GAP skinny jeans; leather crossbody messenger bag and Sam Edelman boots.