When I saw the Audrey top and dress posted for testing, I just knew it would be a staple--and I raised my hand high. What caught my eye first was the long, fitted dress--similar to one I had just picked for the Christmas holiday. So I knew it'd be something I'd love to sew.But...when I... Continue Reading →
Being a little sister is no small task. There's the every-day wake-up with the big sisters, the hugs, the walk to the bus stop... the occasional class party ... friend dates, smiles to other little sisters and brothers ... phew!--it's quite the role. So with such a role comes some cute gear, right? Kid Sister... Continue Reading →
When I saw this style open up at Designer Stitch, I jumped on board with delight. The new Shakti pants have multiple options, including straight leg, bell style, ruched sides, and drawstring bottoms--along with multiple waistband options. For my first pair, I chose a yoga waistband with drawstring bottoms. I used a striped double brushed... Continue Reading →
It's true...the name of this dress is really True Beauty, which will certainly make it easy to find within your pattern library (because it is, well...a true beauty). I'm going to keep this post short and let the photos do the talking. What to know? I made the pattern per the size chart and instructions... Continue Reading →
"Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart." -Winnie the Pooh With plans to be in India for Easter but lagging travel documents from the consulate, we decided to we'd better not wait to sew our Easter dresses...especially if we have a plane to board... Continue Reading →
Fall is for a lot of things...cozying up with family, picking đs, drinking lattes...and I'd have to argue that this fall is also for fluted sleeves and all things hi-low đ The Seamingly Smitten Women's Off-The-Shoulder Top with hi-low hem is that garment I want to pull out of my closet every day of fall. It has... Continue Reading →
There's something simply feminine about wrap dresses. Maybe I think of kimonos or silky nighttime gowns--but I adore them. Oddly, though, I haven't worn many wrap dresses for fear that they would come untied or be pulled by one of my toddlers. Thankfully, an unwrap-proof (until the right time...wink wink) dress has arrived in my... Continue Reading →
When Seamingly Smitten invited me to do a summer guest blog, my eyes gravitated immediately to the Seaside Dress. The combination of blouse-looking top with the gathered, pocketed skirt is exactly the style I've been oogling this summer. I'm pretty sure I printed the pattern and sewed my first version the same day--and that included making... Continue Reading →
Today is Feature Friday over at Petite Stitchery, which means they highlight a pattern and offer it for $5 for 24 hours. The pattern this week is the beautiful Maize Keyhole Tunic an Dress. To celebrate the Feature, I decided to do a few mods. Please pardon my picture overload; I couldn't get enough of... Continue Reading →
Last fall, I sewed up this version of the Lesley Flutter Sleeve and was in love with the free-flowing arms while still having a great fit throughout the torso. Today I'll be sharing a few versions of the Seamingly Smitten Lesley in this season's on-trend prints as well as tips and tricks for the... Continue Reading →
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