We loooove the 11th hour gear style (pattern from New Horizons Designs)--with those cool pockets and jogger style. I've sewn some for boys, and I knew they'd be perfect for my girls, too! We only made one change: the length! We hacked 3 sizes off the length, and voilà! Pattern The 11th Hour Gear actually... Continue Reading →
Sewing your own wardrobe can be super fun and rewarding. When I started sewing, testing sewing patterns for companies became one of the most valuable "teachers" in the community. Having a timetable assured that I'd be sewing that week, and I was able to try new tactics along the way. Nine years later, I still... Continue Reading →
This isn't my first blog about New Horizon's Portlander Pants. Since the day they released, they've been a family fav. We're in leggings, shorts, or these gems! At some point during the winter, my middle girl said leggings were too cold for her to wear to school. She had a pair of Portlander's handed down... Continue Reading →
Phat Quarters just released the Catalina Tank and Dress--and it has that vibe I've been looking to sew for years (yes...years). I remember snapping a picture years ago of the short turtleneck-like neckline with the tank attached....and thought I'd get around to figuring it out at some point. But that "some point" never came until Phat... Continue Reading →
Michigan in March can be 20 or 58 ... and likely all in the same day. This is the time of year when we feel the spring colors and get a glimpse of sunshine -- but we still need to stay mostly covered. The New Horizon's Manhattan Peplum (which also includes a dress option) is... Continue Reading →
Stretch lace is gorgeous on its own! I love how it looks with skin underneath--beautiful and breezy. But with spring around the corner, and the need for layering essentials, I decided I must try a combination with a fabric that almost everyone has on hand: solid cotton spandex. This beautiful blue lace stocks today at... Continue Reading →
In 2017, Kelsey Cushing created a beautiful group--and what would become an intentional and incredible meeting space for seamstresses: the 52-Week Sewing Challenge. Each week, Kelsey and her crew posts a new challenge (and all challenges are shared ahead of time within the "files" section of the group). Seamstresses can "accept" the challenge or reject... Continue Reading →
Cheers to a most wonderful new chapter of your life's journey, your life's story...and the calendar's decade! You are here, in the now. And as you contemplate how you'd like to move forward today, new sews and new adventures are probably among your list of hopeful accomplishments for 2020. I've never been one to set... Continue Reading →
Patterns for Pirates just released this year's hot-ticket holiday pattern: the Gala Gown. When I saw this dress go up for testing, I hopped in at the earliest moment. I wanted to see if the low-cut "v" could be flattering on a very small-chested body (the verdict was a resounding yes!), and I was giddy... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the second day of magic at the Simple Life Holiday Blog Tour 2019! The fun continues! I'm so honored to be among the awesome bloggers within the tour; it not only gets me sewing my holiday outfits early (cha-ching!) -- but it also enlivens my feed with such beautiful, festive, and... Continue Reading →
