Bold Colors

The Jessica Dress!

12:00 AM
The Jessica Dress from Mimi G. Style is one of those dresses where the fabric gets to shine. By simply selecting different fabrications can change the entire mood of this dress pattern. I wanted something that would work either for casual or dressy, depending on the accessories. This pattern is considered to be true-to-size, so based on my measurements, I cut a size...

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McCall's 7726 - Paperbag Waist Shorts!

6:00 PM
I'm finally getting around to making the pattern that will probably be one of the best sellers of the year: McCall's 7726. I made view A, the shorts. I've grown to love this high-waist style because it just works for me. I cut the size 14 at the waist grading to a 16 at the hip.  My fabric is Olive Medium Weight 100%...

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activewear

Jumping into Activewear + Flatlock Stitch Tutorial!

11:00 AM
I finally decided to jump in head first with activewear. A lot of you have asked for a while now why I didn't sew my own workout clothes since I'm in the gym on the regular. I scoffed at the idea because workout clothes are so easily accessible. But the type of workout tights I like can be pretty pricey -- we're talking...

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Review: Simplicity 8601 | A Bright Yellow Tie-Front Top!

12:00 AM
So, at the beginning of each season, I lightly purge my closet. It keeps me from having a ginormous purge at the end of year. I get rid of things that I know I'll no longer wear. And when my hands landed on McCall's 7360, it shown that it had seen better days. So, I knew I'd need to replace it because I...

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denim jumpsuit

Industrial Strength | That 'HERO' Piece That's Strong Enough to Save the Day!

12:00 AM
Denim is having its moment, again this spring. Head-to-toe denim looks are must-have for this new season. So, I thought I'd jumpstart it with a jumpsuit. Instead of reaching for something new, I went back and pulled out and old favorite: McCall's 7330. I'd made this one 2 years ago and I found myself reaching for it so often, that I knew I needed...

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