I love when I discover new fabrics and companies, especially a small business like Sew Dynamic FabricsĀ that is a great source for recycled fabrics! I actually knew very little about fabrics made with recycled fibers before becoming a customer at Sew Dynamic FabricsĀ last Fall. Now, I've done some research, have felt all the bases (thanks... Continue Reading →
Testing the Sinclair Valley Skater Dress
Y'all, this is my FIRST test of 2020 and my first time testing for Sinclair Patterns! Introducing the Valley Skater Dress! I don't think I've ever made a skater dress before, and I'm actually loving the style. Did I mention the pattern is FREE? One of the reasons I love Sinclair, is the sizing and... Continue Reading →
In the Desert, I wear Cactus Skirts
One of my very first me made items was a pencil skirt with a cactus double brushed polyester fabric. I wore it quite a bit, but now have come to find patterns and fabrics that fit me better! When I saw this gorgeous Payson Fabric at Amelia Lane Designs, I HAD to have it! I... Continue Reading →
EM Paperbag Skirt
I can't be the only one loving the paperbag style floating around lately, can I? I originally was loving the shorts... but after trying a couple of patterns I wasn't loving them. They made my butt look LONG and FLAT. So, I kind of gave up on the paperbag look... until Ellie and Mac released... Continue Reading →
Athletic or Swim… or Special Occasion?
I recently had the opportunity to sew up a new AOS (athletic or swim) fabric from Bow Button Fabrics and was blown away by the gorgeous fabric I received! Have you ever had a plan where you picture making one thing, but once the fabric is in hand you want to go a completely different... Continue Reading →
NHD – Pierside Pencil
I have been seeing these super cute casual skirts everywhere. I like to call them sweat skirts! Basically, they are fitted skirts about knee length, with a drawstring and pockets, that look like they are made out of fabric that sweatpants are made out of! I had a casual backyard birthday party to go to,... Continue Reading →
EM Trendsetter Skirt
Hello! Another Wacky Wednesday sale for you! This week, Ellie & Mac has the Trendsetter Skirt Pattern on sale for only $1! Plus, they are having a buy one get one free sale (WW patterns excluded). It's a great time to stock up on patterns. š I bought this pattern last summer when it released,... Continue Reading →