Chi-Town Chinos with Indiesew

My quest to add more handmade clothing to my closet continues!  Check out my previous Make Nine post with all of my 2018 garment goals here.   I'm so happy to be checking off one of the patterns off my list...and it's still only February!  The Chi-town Chinos are complete and it certainly wouldn't be … Continue reading Chi-Town Chinos with Indiesew

Laure Dress :: Pattern Review

The first pattern I ever saw from Straightgrain Patterns was this Laure Dress in the Quipao version.  I was clicking away on Instagram and stopped in my tracks when I saw this adorable pattern!  Being of Chinese decent myself, these dresses always catch my attention...especially in fresh modern fabrics.  (And yes, I actually own two … Continue reading Laure Dress :: Pattern Review

2018 Wardrobe Goals :: Make Nine Commitment

If you follow many sewists on Instagram, you probably have seen the hashtags, #MakeNine2018 or #2018MakeNine.  This is an informal challenge to select nine different items to make over the course of the year.  It was first started by @homerowfiberco and has really taken the maker community by storm this new year.  You will see different … Continue reading 2018 Wardrobe Goals :: Make Nine Commitment

Art Gallery Rayon :: Cookie Blouson Jacket

I'm kicking things off with Art Gallery Fabric's Rayon Blog Hop today!  Rayon is their newest substrate and I can't even tell you how much I luuuurve it.  I was lucky enough to get an advanced preview when April Rhodes release her Heritage Fabrics and I just am obsessed with the drape and feel of … Continue reading Art Gallery Rayon :: Cookie Blouson Jacket

Feliz Pattern Blog Tour

I love Straightgrain patterns.  That's it...'just gonna put it out there.  You know I can't stop making girls' dresses and An's designs are always at the top of my list.  She creates children's garment patterns with beautiful clean lines and they are just so chic!  You can read about my previous Nova dress here.  Straightgrain patterns … Continue reading Feliz Pattern Blog Tour