Howdy, friends! Yeah, I made another Turner! This time in stretch velvet. This really is my favorite everyday pattern for fall/winter. It’s easy to wear, quick to make and super comfortable. I’ve made four Turners already, plus one that was a gift. Velvet is a pretty trendy fabric right now and although I could care […]
A Red Velvet Baltimore Dress
Hows tricks, dames? I’m super excited to share this dress as I’ve been keeping it a secret for a while! This is Decades of Style’s latest 1920’s dress pattern (actually one of three in their recently released collection!) — the Baltimore Dress. It has Art Deco styling with a beautifully draped center panel and is […]
Day & Night Dress Challenge [Cashmerette Turner & Butterick 6415]
Hello friends! I’m the last stop on the blog tour for the Day and Night Dress Challenge, hosted by Elizabeth of Elizabeth Made This! If you’re unaware of this sewing challenge, here are the details. There’s still plenty of time for you to join and be in the running for some awesome prizes! Check out […]
Sewing into 2017
Happy 2017, friends. I can’t move on with my blog without mentioning the loss of my best buddy, Doc. He passed away on December 30 at the age of 14. Doc has been in many of my photos on this blog since it’s inception and he’s been at my feet as I’ve sewn everything that […]
The Red Raincoat of My Dreams [McCall’s 6517]
Hello from rainy California! This day is quite apropos for sharing this raincoat! I used the now OOP McCall’s 6517 raincoat pattern as the basis for this coat. Don’t be fooled by the pattern’s cover photo (I always look at line drawings) — this is a very good and versatile pattern. I made another hooded […]
A Navy Organic Cotton Turner Dress
Hello friends! I hope you’re all doing well! I’m happy to be sharing my non-tester version of the Cashmerette Turner dress. I tested this pattern several months ago and made a version in some cheap grey animal print poly jersey that I had in my stash, so I won’t be sharing that. However, I’m definitely […]
1940’s Emerald Green and Tartan [Simplicity 8243]
Hello, friends! It’s that time of the year again, isn’t it? I usually sew a new Christmas dress, but this year I made separates. SEPARATES, y’all! Both of these items coincide with some sewing goals I have for myself. The first is Shirtmaking Month that we’re currently hosting at the Curvy Sewing Collective and second […]
A Wool Melton Claremont Coat
*Note: Portions of this post originally appeared on the Cali Fabrics blog. Hello, friends! I’m so excited to share this project with you! I’ve been dreaming of a green wool coat for some time now and last winter I decided that I wanted a 1940’s coat after watching the British show Home Fires. I knew exactly […]
A Red Les Fleurs 1940’s Dress [McCall’s 7433]
Hi there, friends! I guess I’m officially back on the sewing blogger wagon sharing my makes again. I have a back-up of them, so I guess I should get a move on! I also have a lot of things I want to sew, so there’s that as well which can be a bit conflicting. As […]
The Inclusivity of the Sewing Community
Before I get on with future posts, I have something to say. I am not turning this space into a political blog and I probably won’t mention this again here, but I think it needs to be said. I took outfit photos a couple of weeks ago and intended to begin sharing these and others last […]
A Burgundy Verity Dress
Hello, friends! Wow! I didn’t intend to ignore my blog for a month, but I’ve been busily sewing things that I can’t wait to share with you. Today, I’m showing off my Moxie Verity Dress — a dress that fits in well with my fall/winter sewing and one that will get a ton of wear. […]
A Tour of My Sewing Room [the sequel]
Hello, friends! It has been so very long since I’ve taken you on a tour of my sewing room. I moved into my new space over a year ago and I wanted to get things “just right” before I shared it. I’ve been putting it off for a while, but scheduling myself on the […]
A 1940’s Polka Dot Peasant Dress [Vogue 8728]
Hello, friends! I’m still sharing my summer sewing…. Yes, I am stretching this out so far! I still have another dress left to photograph, plus 3 that are kind of UFO’s. I may not do anything with those until next spring as I am moving into fall/winter sewing and I don’t need another sundress right […]
A 1960’s Inspired Phoebe Shift Dress
Hello, folks! I’ve got something a little different today — a 1960’s inspired shift dress! This dress was made as part of Sew Your Hart Out September with Harts Fabric, along with Colette Patterns and Robert Kaufman fabrics. I wrote a tutorial on Harts’ site on how I made the retro button-on-belt featured on this dress. […]
A Vintage 1950’s Rose Print Dress
Hello, friends! I’m continuing to fulfill my Vintage Pattern Pledge and have sewn another of my vintage patterns! This one is Simplicity 4667, a design from 1954 that also happens to be in my size! Plus, I found this pattern uncut and for a steal on eBay. Double win! I made the scalloped neckline of […]
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