Everyone knows the versatility of a button-up shirt. It's an absolute classic silhouette with ease all around the torso but a crisp collar keeps the style elevated. The button-up shirt works well in so many different fabrics. After making my first flannel Archer Shirt with it's casual feel here, I knew I wanted to flip … Continue reading Make the Chicest Archer Shirt with Rayon
The Claire Fold-over Clutch with cross-body strap is my very first bag pattern release. 'Talk about all the feelings right now! There is so much to say about this bag, both in it's functionality and how it just came to be. If you can bear with me, I'll dive into both 🙂 Many of you … Continue reading Claire Fold-over Clutch :: Pattern Release
I had my fabric selected for my Moss Skirt by Grainline Studios months ago...hoping to be able to wear it all summer long. But as you know, life just happens and selfish sewing gets put on the back burner. This is the second one I've made and love it even more than before. For the … Continue reading Moss Skirt {Review #2}
It's funny when I'm asked what kind of sewist I am. Quilter? Bag-Maker? Garments? Well....I tell everyone, "I am all of the above." I like to dabble in everything -- to challenge myself and I just love being able to make as much as I can with my own hands. With this variety in my … Continue reading Sewing Room {Pattern Organization}
After picking the high contrast fabrics for one of my latest quilts AND after cutting into it AND after piecing it...I realized I should have pre-washed it! How was I going to prevent bleeding on my project??? When I thought to pair magenta, black and white fabrics together in my recent Jacks Quilt, the thought … Continue reading What to Do When You Forget to Pre-Wash High Contrast Colored Fabrics (in a Quilt)
