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 →
Sewing speciality fabric has been one of my recent goals. It's stunning and perks up any style with little effort. When I was browsing styles of dresses with my hubs, I wanted something that he'd love as much as I would -- and he gravitated toward relaxed-fit, sleeveless dresses with some sort of front detail.... Continue Reading →
I've been loving the trends over the last few years--a beautiful free boho-esque movement. And the new Tie Front Flutter top from Seamingly Smitten adapts this trend with sweet grace. A few of my favorite elements of this top are: ~ The flutter sleeves (adjustable to seamstress preference) ~V-neck front ~Tie front ... Continue Reading →
I originally bought this sweet denim to make a skirt for one of my girls. But the moment my husband saw it, he said, "Oh!--you should make a fitted top for yourself!" I don't know when I started listening to my hubby for fashion advice, but it didn't take me much convincing to steal away... Continue Reading →
In February of 2016, I posted a picture of a hoodie on my Facebook page--one that I had made for myself and decided to sell. I can't even remember the reason--maybe it was because I was excited that it turned out nicely and wanted someone else to enjoy it. I sold it immediately and had... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Day 1 of the Lulu & Celeste and Sprouting JuJube back-to-school blog tour! I'm grateful to be part of the tour and have chosen some wonderful shops to highlight as part of our preschool and kindergarten wardrobe gear-up! All designers mentioned in this post donated my choice of patterns for this feature, so... Continue Reading →
As I gear up for my fall wardrobe capsule (well, let's be honest...early fall has already snuck up on me here in Michigan!), I've been contemplating what I wear the most in the colder months. Looking at my closet from last year, my longer tunics, hoodies, and dresses got the most wear...paired with leggings or... Continue Reading →
Fall is for a lot of things...cozying up with family, picking 🎃s, drinking lattes...and I'd have to argue that this fall is also for fluted sleeves and all things hi-low 😍 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 →
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 →
Shift dresses have increased in popularity within the last few years as part of the beautiful Boho trend. I adore Boho, yet I try to avoid the "frumpy" look. The Sazerac Shift Dress by Seamingly Smitten was my perfect option for both a chambray/fringe boho style I wanted for winter and a sheer chiffon nightie I wanted... Continue Reading →
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