Review: Sirocco Jumpsuit in Luxe Green Scuba

This post was originally written for the Minerva Crafts blog in November, 2019. Additional edits have been made after real-life wear of the garment. Intro  Hi, this is Cristy Stuhldreher from Love You Sew with my very first #MinervaMake as a blog contributor!!!  I was SO excited to be invited to be part of such an extensive … Continue reading Review: Sirocco Jumpsuit in Luxe Green Scuba

Add Puff Sleeve Drama with a Sheridan Sweater Hack

This post was originally published on the Hey June Handmade Blog in January, 2020.  Edits are in italics and additional pictures have been added (since I love this pattern SO much!) When I first hacked this Sheridan Sweater for the Hey June Handmade Blog, I had no idea it was going to become one of my … Continue reading Add Puff Sleeve Drama with a Sheridan Sweater Hack

Emma Stadium Bag Hacks with Twill Tape

The best part about writing patterns is coming back and hacking them! I’m constantly inspired by the runways and the latest fashion trends. When I wrote this Emma Stadium Bag hack for Sewn Magazine (April 2020,) I noticed how straps were becoming the main focus on bags. They were produced in different fabric from the … Continue reading Emma Stadium Bag Hacks with Twill Tape

Full Zip Hack with the Grace Rashie Pattern

When I first hacked the Grace Rashie by Swim Style Patterns two years ago, I never documented the process...Big mistake, I know!  It was one of my late night experimentations which you can find here.  I honestly didn't know if it would work or not and got so wrapped up in the process that I … Continue reading Full Zip Hack with the Grace Rashie Pattern

Make the Most Comfortable Fabric Mask

It's hard to imagine months later, we are still here...  But now with mask mandates across so many US cities and numbers of COVID-19 cases back on the rise.  Everyday, more and more businesses are requiring masks when in their stores and even schools are requiring them as well.  We ALL need to do our … Continue reading Make the Most Comfortable Fabric Mask