Hello All! Today I want to share my version of Simplicity 8605 view D. The paper bag waist trend is everywhere and I wanted to make a garment with this design element. My initial thought was to do the pants, but I didn’t have enough of this fabric for the pants, so I went for …
Hello All! Ok so before I get into these two patterns, let me tell you how taking these blog pictures almost took me completely out of the game! LOL! As I was putting on the skirt I put a hole in the waistband and I accidentally cut a tiny hole the waist tie on the …
Have you ever been walking around with your purse and wished it was a backpack or a crossbody because you needed to be handsfree? Well I have on several occasions! Actually, if I could get away with just carrying a wallet like a man I would be happy. Too bad I have stuff that I …
Hello All! My motto for this year is to sew items that are easy, cute, and comfortable! I had the opportunity to review Laura, the first pattern from Rosy Pena Patterns and I am in love. This is a very cute and comfortable pattern that I was able to whip up in about an hour. …
Hello All! This is McCall’s 7353. I’ve wanted to make this top for a while now and I finally got a change to make it. I’m still on a mission to make summer pieces and I love this top because it has the empire waist and it is long enough to wear leggings. Next time …
Hello All! I hope that your week is going well. Today I want to share McCall’s 7364 view C. I’ve wanted to make this pattern for a while but of course I kept putting it off for some reason. I decided to pull it out for my May sewing plans video to give me the …
Hello All! I know it’s been a while, but I have been very busy creating handbag patterns. I made a few plans for May to make a few pieces for my summer wardrobe. I started off with McCall’s 6963 view B, a very easy top to make with 4 pieces. I’ve made this top in …
Hello All! Happy Monday. Today I want to share McCall’s 6084. This is a super simple cardigan that can be sewn in under an hour. I made the first cardigan in green a couple of months ago because I wanted something different to wear to work. My students made jokes that I must have a peplum …
Tina is the newest pdf pattern release for LeJanaroB patterns. I named her Tina after my sister because she is just the right size and can be used as a shoulder bag or crossbody. Tina is perfect for those shopping trips where you don’t want to take an oversize purse, but you still need your …
Hello All! Today I’m sharing part 2 of the Simplicity 8557 sew along. This is view B, the dress and I loved sewing it just as much as the pants. The dress also only had 3 pieces, which as you know was right up my alley. I used the same scuba knit fabric for the …