If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I've been very busy with April Rhodes' new Heritage fabric line. This fabric line is one of my absolute favorites.....ever. It's wildly apparent that April every ounce of creative energy into this line and there is passion, history, and, ya know, her heritage behind it. … Continue reading Heritage Fabrics by April Rhodes – Blog Tour

When Allie at Indie Sew posted this light blue stretch denim that was overstock fabric from a designer-who-shall-not-be-named-but-let's-just-say-I've-always-wanted-a-pair-of-their-jeans, I jumped on it right away! A lot of other people jumped on it, too, because it's sold out now. She has a 10oz and 12oz denim right now, though, that would be perfect for that Hampton … Continue reading The Liana Stretch Jeans and another Willamette

The "About Me" section on pattern designers' websites is unfailing click bait for me.  I almost always read that first before looking at their pattern shop. (I guess I should probably have an About Me section as well.) When I read this section about the Closet Case Pattern brand, I found it interesting that Heather … Continue reading The Kalle Shirtdress by Closet Case

The point of this blog post is to convey one thing and one thing only: You NEED the Pony Tank. Trust. Me. This new tank top pattern from Chalk and Notch is so amazing and you're going to have 12 of them in your closet before the close of summer. The fit is perfect and … Continue reading The Pony Tank by Chalk and Notch

  As the sewcialist movement of Me Made May wore on this season I started to realize two things: 1. it's getting hot outside and 2. I need more handmade summer clothes. If you know me at all, you know I love my Cheyennes tunics somethin' fierce and I wore those as much as I could until … Continue reading Hey, it’s June! The Season of the Willamette.

Summer is here! Which means you're behind if you haven't made your Chi-Town Chinos yet. No, really, stop reading this and get to work on this pattern, it's that good and these shorts were SO fun to make. If you can spare an extra three minutes though, great, continue reading. It's okay, I was behind on … Continue reading The Start of Summer in Christmas-Colored Chi-Town Chinos

Up on the blog today are two makes that I've been wearing constantly since I made them. If you've watched any of my Instagram Stories you know this is true. Adrianna at Hey June and Kennis at Itch to Stitch are two of my favorite designers and I love that I can pair their designs … Continue reading Trevi and Tierras – My Spring Uniform

I was thrilled (and floored) when Allie asked me to be part of the Indie Sew Spring/Summer Collection Blog Tour. Allie has enviable style and an undeniable knack for putting these collections together, the expertly-curated 2017 Spring/Summer collection is no exception. The collection includes dresses, tank tops, and a jean jacket to keep you warm on … Continue reading The Indie Sew Spring/Summer Collection Blog Tour

Just like all of the Chalk and Notch patterns before this, the Farrah Top and Dress does not disappoint. Gabriela knocks it out of the park with style, fit, and construction. She added some great details like a split hem with mitered corners, gussets, and ruffles! Have you seen Pinterest recently? Ruffles are everywhere and anybody who's … Continue reading The Farrah Top by Chalk and Notch

I was excited to be asked to be part of this tour! I found myself among many talented and creative seamstresses. I really love all of Olga's patterns, she has a gift for modernizing classic designs and putting her own twist on them. I sewed up the Antalya Dress and I loved how it turned out. … Continue reading The Epic Coffee and Thread Pattern Tour