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The Fringe Blouse/Dress pattern is from Chalk & Notch and is the September 2018 sewing pattern for the sew my style sew along. This pattern comes in two main views, with an option to sew a dress or a blouse for each view option. For my dress, I decided to sew the view B dress. […] Read more…
The Halifax Hoodie is from Hey June Patterns and is the August sewing pattern for 2018 sew my style sew along. This pattern comes in 5 different views: hoodie, kangaroo pocket, full zipper hoodie, front notch and a funnel neck. With so many options, this pattern is a great deal! What You Need to Make […] Read more…
Every time I go into Goodwill, I head back to where they keep shower curtains, sheets, and blankets. I love to find unconventional fabric and bring it back to life in a new way. Plus you cannot beat the price for the amount of fabric you can purchase! The fabric I used to create this […] Read more…
Now that the hot summer months are here, it’s the perfect time to sew a swimsuit! I designed and sewed this one piece for a vacation I had earlier this year and plan to continue wearing it. This one-piece swimsuit includes two ruffles and gathers, which add dimension to this suit – all while being […] Read more…
I cannot believe we’re already over halfway through 2018 and I’ve already completed one of my sewing goals for this year! I’ve always wanted to make a pair of jeans, but I have never set out to accomplish this task. The thought of making jeans has always intimidated me. I don’t have a difficult time […] Read more…
I love sewing swimsuits and have been making my own for the past five years. I modified my first two swimsuits from this vintage-inspired pattern I found on BurdaStyle. (I still wear them!) At the time we were on a tight budget and I was also getting back into sewing. Sewing my first two swimsuits […] Read more…
I love the functionality of wrap dresses and have been wanting to make one for some time. Simple wrap dresses are timeless and super flattering. To make this dress, I used McCall’s pattern M7745/MP679. All four dresses included in this pattern are beautiful, and I can see myself recreating this dress time and time again! […] Read more…
I love wearing tank tops in the summer. Even though they’re fashionable, I’ve found my straps will begin to stretch after I have worn one a few times. In the past when this has happened, I’ve retired the tank top. But now I’ll just add adjustable straps! Now all I need to do is adjust […] Read more…
Adding bias tape to any garment can quickly transform the look of the design. You can add it to a neckline hem, elastic casings, use to the make adjustable straps and more! Solid color single and double fold bias tape are available at your local craft store, but you are limited to solid colors that […] Read more…
When I saw this fabric from Cotton + Steel on Fabric.com, I immediately thought of spring and summer. The waves and boats and deep blue tones on this fabric were a perfect print for a summer fit and flare dress. As I thought through the design, I wanted the dress to be simple, lightweight and […] Read more…
