What great timing on the launch of these Peppermint Pajamas by Blank Slate Patterns. We're heading into holiday season and I've always sewn family PJs for Christmas Eve. I've also always drafted my own (making different tweeks every year) and have yet to add pockets. Well, now I actually have a pattern (that fits!) and … Continue reading Peppermint PJs Review
Tips and Tricks – Sewing with Clear Vinyl
Expanding your sewing repertoire is always so exciting, but there can also be some challenges along the way. As I wrote the Emma Stadium Bag, I included some tips with construction specific to my pattern, but thought you might appreciate more general guidance when sewing with clear or other see-through vinyl! First, let's talk about … Continue reading Tips and Tricks – Sewing with Clear Vinyl
The Emma Stadium Bag – Intro
Right before I left for a college football game last year, there was just something that made me check the stadium's bag policy, even though I've attended games at the same venue for years. Thank goodness I did because it turned out, I couldn't bring in the bags I always used to! I could either … Continue reading The Emma Stadium Bag – Intro
90s Flashback Paper-Bag Waist Shorts with McCall’s M7726
I know it's after Labor Day aka the "unofficial" end of summer, but all of a sudden a heat wave just took over here in Ohio. For the past two weeks, it's been unseasonable cool with me even wearing a COAT to my nieces soccer game just this past Saturday - and today it's 90*F! … Continue reading 90s Flashback Paper-Bag Waist Shorts with McCall’s M7726
Maya and Harper Travel Changing Set DIY Sewing Pattern
Out of all the sewing patterns I've written so far, this Maya and Harper Travel Changing Set is definitely the most sentimental for me. Long before I had this blog, a sewing business, an even an Instagram account, I made these items just for myself and my babies (who are now 8 and 6 years … Continue reading Maya and Harper Travel Changing Set DIY Sewing Pattern