This post was originally published August 13, 2019 for the Imagine Gnats Blog. Since the shop closed in early 2020, I have republished my contributors posts (with permission) to this blog. I have included some additional thoughts and pictures after some real-life wear and tear. Enjoy! In Ohio, we are in the dog days of … Continue reading Pattern Review: Aida Top in Verona Voile
Things got pretty busy around the holidays, so it's about time I get back to the blog. I can't believe it's March already and I'm just getting around to reviewing the Fibre Mood Holly Dress I made back in November! We are in the midst of Covid-19 self-quarantine and blogging a bit is helping me … Continue reading Pattern Review || Fibre Mood Holly Dress
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
I was so excited when D&H Fabrics approached me to collaborate with their exclusive fabric collection with Katie Kortman. I was asked to make something using one of the three available prints and I knew I would have to make a statement maxi dress using the Dash fabric with the Derby Dress pattern by Christine … Continue reading Derby Dress: Maxi Hack
When I sew my own clothes, I like to know they will last for awhile. So when the jumpsuit and romper trend came out, I was very hesitant to make one. I wasn't sure the one-piece look would be right on me. Oh, and there IS that issue of completely undressing when using the restroom! … Continue reading Holly Jumpsuit Review
