I'm taking advantage of this weekend's springlike temperatures. I love an all-white ensemble. It looks so fresh and so clean, no matter if it's summer or winter or months in between. My white Vogue 9032 pants have been a constant wardrobe staple for the last year. As soon as I find another cut of perfect white fabric, I'm going to make a second...
Every few years, I have to change up my sewing studio. Sometimes, the space just no longer works... or I get bored with it. Having a designated sewing area all to myself is truly a blessing that I don't take for granted. Recently, my old setup just wasn't flowing for me, so it was time for a change. I first started with...
For effortless elegance, pairing a crisp white button down shirt with a floral full skirt is a no-brainer. A classic white shirt is a mainstay wardrobe staple that every woman should have in her closet. White button down shirts top almost every bottom well. And a fun floral full skirt is appropriate for so many scenarios. It works for so many occasions whereas...
When you have to get up and get out early on a Monday morning and it's raining? A cute outfit is key to keep your moral up. I paired this adorable lipstick print button down shirt with skinny jeans and bright colored rain boots. And I accessorized with a fringe statement bag. And a shade of red lipstick always make the worst of...
So the new McCall's Patterns are up. Let's go ahead and start with my favorite: M7366 - Jumpsuit. I love that this one is instantly an evening look. I've mentioned before that sometimes, I just don't want to wear a skirt or a dress and a jumpsuit fits the bill. It also comes in a romper style as well that would look...
Going into spring, don't be coy or dainty with your stripes. Think big and bold! Bold Stripes are another popular trend for Spring 2016. And this McCall's 6886 dress made in a fabulous contrasting black and white stripe ponte knit creates head-turning, optical illusion perfection. I'm so happy that I decided to create this vertical stripe dress instead of commonly seen horizontal stripes....
So, I guess it's safe to say that I will probably make every piece in the Simplicity 8058 collection eventually. I'm still torn on the jacket. I don't know if the boxiness really suits, but I do like the idea of it. When spring finally arrives, I'll see if I'll have a place for it in my wardrobe as a topper. After making...
Very seldomn do I meet a jumpsuit that I don't like. And I love this one, McCall's 7330. What I love about it is that it's drafted for medium weight woven fabrics. I have nothing against stretchy jumpsuits... in fact, I actually love them and I've made quite a few over the years, and I'll probably be making another one soon. But...
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