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As soon as I saw this pattern on Instagram, I immediately changed any summer sewing plans I had. It was a real perfect storm, because I just got a hand-me-down seersucker dress for my kid, and realized it’s basically the best summer fabric– it’s already wrinkly and super breezy. And so this two-piece set was born. Pattern Friday Pattern Co. Saguaro Set ($14 on sale; … Continue reading Friday Pattern Company Saguaro Set
I NEVER make pants. A jumpsuit is the closest I come, but honestly– I make a sh*tload of dresses just to avoid fitting the crotch curve. ESPECIALLY now, that I’m 7 months postpartum and living in a pandemic and my ass has all but disappeared– how the hell am I supposed to make pants to fit me now (and hopefully the eventual future me that … Continue reading Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans
Being on maternity leave means spending lots of hours with a baby (literally) attached to me, unable to move– which means scrolling IG or bingeing Netflix. I finally jumped on the Schitt’s Creek bandwagon and OMG, Alexis has my dream wardrobe. Or rather, what would be my dream wardrobe, with a few tweaks to make it fit with my own style preferences. This dress is … Continue reading #Ogdencamihack: A transformed True Bias Roscoe
Pattern Helen’s Closet Suki Robe, view B How many times have I used this pattern?: First time! Fabric/Fabric Cost Black and white linen “illustrated blocks”; organic yarn-dyed linen in black Where’s it from?: Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics Total yardage: 3.25 total yards Fabric cost: $72.07 Notions/Notions Cost Thread: $3 Sizing and Alterations I cut a size 8/10. Removed the in-seam pockets (I always feel like … Continue reading Suki Robe
Pattern True Bias Ogden Cami + Closet Case Patterns Carolyn pajama shorts How many times have I used this pattern?: I’ve made the Ogden about 6 times; the Carolyn shorts just once. Fabric/Fabric Cost Rose striped double gauze Where’s it from?: Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics Total yardage: 2 yards Fabric cost: $23.39 Notions/Notions Cost Thread, waistband elastic: about $5 Sizing and Alterations I cut my … Continue reading Ogden/Carolyn pajamas
Pattern True Bias Southport dress, view A How many times have I used this pattern?: First time! Fabric/Fabric Cost Viscose/linen noil in Rooibos Where’s it from?: Blackbird Fabrics Total yardage: 1.5 meters Fabric cost: $19.03 Notions/Notions Cost Copper 1/2″ buttons x 5 (Joann) Sizing and Alterations I graded from a 4 at the bust, to a 6 at the waist, to an 8/10 at the … Continue reading True Bias Southport
Pattern: True Bias Ogden cami Fabric: Tencel chambray in dark blue (1.5 yards, Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics). Lined with silky blue lining fabric (1.5 yards, Joann) Sizing & alterations: I cut the Ogden cami at a size 6 bust and extended the length and hip measurement to match my measurements for the NL6510. I did fully line the dress to make it more pan-seasonal. I … Continue reading #Ogdenhack: Slip dress
I love Big 4 patterns! I love Mimi G patterns! This one is no exception. Pattern: Simplicity 8830, view A Fabric: Lady McElroy tencel lawn in “Garden Paradise” (1.5 yards, Stonemountain & Daughter). Lined with marshmallow stretch lining fabric (1.5 yards, Joann) Notions: Pellon featherweight interfacing; 3/8″ gold buttons x 11 Sizing & alterations: I cut a size 10. Didn’t have enough fabric for sleeves, … Continue reading Simplicity 8830 shirtdress
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