Elastic waist pants are a dream! But…(butt)…you gotta be able to get them on first. These Pietra Pants from the Rome Collection by Closet Case Patterns have such a beautiful design. Most sewists will be able to follow their clear instructions and sew them up easily, slipping them on and calling it a day in …
Are we all starting to lean back into some of these 90’s nostalgia styles? I never really imagined that I would, but here we are. The Shelby Dress is a fun princess seamed button down dress which also has the option to be made as a romper. It’s reminiscent of easy, twirly, 90’s call-me on-party-line …
The Ogden Cami is a stash buster in its own right, but making it unlined is an ultimate scrap buster. I made a super cropped unlined Ogden Cami, and if you’ve got some fabric leftover from your last project, give this one a try! You might be surprised at how much you like matching your …
As I start to write this post, I’m overcome with dye-puns. I’ll spare you, but I really am dying to tell you about this. I never thought I could get sick of avocados, but it’s possible. Let me tell you how I drowned in guacamole and then used the avocado pits to dye some fabric …
Many other makers have expressed that making their first swimsuit was much easier than they anticipated! I’m no exception. Not only did I make my first swimsuit, I also did my first real color-blocking! Let me tell you how to color block the lovely Cottesloe Swimsuit by Megan Nielsen Patterns. The Details Pattern is the …
I actually can’t even believe I pulled this one off. I was able to make a tank top for myself and boxers for my husband out of a single yard of fabric. There was nothing but a small handful of scraps to spare, which is a blessing because I wanted to make the most of …
We should all sew special pieces that we wear and enjoy only at home. It is a special kind of self-care. This Bacchante Romper by A Thing of Beauty Lingerie was a treat to sew and is elevating my weekend lounge game. See how this pattern works really well for a waist to hip ratio …
How My Handmade Wardrobe Helped Me Tell Stories of Healing, Humor, and Hot Dates Me Made May is an annual month-long challenge in the online sewing community that is hosted by Zoe Edwards of So Zo, What Do You Know. The challenge encourages anyone who wants to participate to do so in whatever way works …
This project checks all the boxes for me: scrap-busting, functional, and makes a perfect gift. I get so many compliments when I wear my Fennel Fanny Pack around. The most common compliment: “It’s just the perfect size!” (It’s true). If you’re thinking about making a Fennel fanny pack, now is the perfect time because you …
The Cottesloe Swimsuit pattern can work as a really supportive sports bra, and it’s a nice alternative if you’re vain like me and like to avoid the same old racerback tan lines while doing outdoor activities. I’ll tell you about how I chose my fabric, adapted for a wider elastic band around the bust, and …