Hello All! I think I found my sewjo for sewing clothes again! This is view A of Simplicity 8557. If you have been following me for a while, you know that I love a quick and easy pattern. A pattern that can be done in an hour is a must have for me. Simplicity 8557 …
I have been struggling with sewing clothes lately because I have gained over 30 pounds in the last year. It seemed like everything I made did not look right on my body, so I decided to focus on sewing bags and creating bag patterns. I made a few things here and there, but I’ve been …
What are some of your goals for 2018? Two of my goals for 2018 was to start my own bag pattern line and to do a vendor event. Currently I have released 2 patterns and I attended my first vendor event this past weekend. The event was Hats and Pearls, A Celebration of Women and …
The Annie Pack PDF pattern is finally here! I’ve been wanting a fanny pack for awhile now but none of the designs in stores have really caught my eye, so I decided to create my own pattern. I wanted something that was sleek and not too bulky but could still hold my cell phone, keys, …
Have you ever found yourself frustrated when trying to organize your sewing project? Don’t worry, we have all been there! I’m becoming more of a planner instead of just hopping up on a whim and saying, “I think I want to make this bag”! I had to start asking myself different questions about how to …
Hello All! Today I wanted to share pants with you. I hardly ever sew pants because I haven’t quite mastered the fit. I have a small waist and wide hips, so at times this tends to be a challenge. I’m making an effort to make more pants because I have several slack patterns that I …
I can’t say enough about this bomber jacket and how I want to live in it for the rest of my days! This is McCall’s 7100, a very popular bomber jacket pattern that almost every sewer has tackled. I love this pattern because it is an easy sew with great instructions. I will be the …
Hello All! It is a raining day here in Atlanta and I’m feeling a little blah but that’s ok, blogging always seem to make me feel better. Today is the last version of Simplicity 8529 that I made, this is view A made with a grey and black double knit. I honestly don’t remember where …
The Erin Pouch is the first pattern in the LeJanaroB pattern collection! The design for this pattern literally woke me up from a nap and I immediately began to draw it out. This is a free pdf pattern that also has a step by step video tutorial. This pattern features a front pocket with a …
Hello All! My next two blog posts will have a theme, Simplicity 8529 + Erin Pouch. If you missed my first post on these fabulous items, you can click here for the recap. Today I’m wearing view B of the Toaster sweater in this yummy brown Ponte knit that I purchased from Fine Fabrics. I …