I am a big fan of Dolman style tops. I think it has to do with a combination of looser fit tops and no tight armpits. They also come together SO quickly, especially when they are short sleeve/no sleeve. The first dolman style top I tried for myself was the Patterns for Pirates Pumpkin Spice …
Greenstyle Creations Power Sports Bra
Guess what? Another great pattern from Greenstyle Creations is making the rounds, the Power Sports Bra! Sarah from Sewing with Sarah led another Sew Along with this pattern, this time over in The Fabric Fairy Facebook group. Sew Alongs are great because you are making a pattern along with many others at the same time, …
E&M Be Creative
I was chosen to advertise another Ellie & Mac pattern for the Wacky Wednesday $1 sale! This week, the Be Creative is on the list. Hurry, the sale is up early! I have been eyeing the pattern for awhile, and was excited at the opportunity to sew it up! My first thought was to make something …
New Horizon Designs – Tami
This winter, I decided to tackle a few hoodie patterns for myself. The Tami by New Horizon Designs is currently at the top of my list. I have made two versions, in different types of fabric and different hoods and I really like the fit. The first one, I used the single crossover hood. Living …
My First Sew Along – Greenstyle Raglans
I cannot remember if I have ever participated in a Sew Along before, but in December, I joined Sarah from Sewing with Sarah and the Greenstyle Creations team in my first official Sew Along. The Sew Along was for both their men's and women's raglan patterns, a fun way to combine both patterns. Sew Alongs are …
Looking back at 2018 and forward to 2019
2018 was a pretty great year for sewing for me. I hit the one year mark of picking up my sewing machine again, and I am so glad I did! I also hit the one year mark of owning a serger and sewing clothing. I never dreamed of sewing clothing for myself and thought that …
Skunks and Dinosaurs, oh my!
Thanks to winter break, I finally have time to update you all on my sews from the last few months! You all have no idea how great it will be to have nearly a month off from classes! I currently have a pile with ten projects cut out and that doesn't include about 5 holiday …
Ellie & Mac Zip It Jacket
This weekend I had the opportunity to sew up Ellie & Mac's Kid's version of the Zip It Jacket! The little could use another jacket, and one with a hood is even better! This pattern was perfect. The pattern can be found here and is part of their Wacky Wednesday sale and is only $1 today! …