Here’s what I’m sewing for January 2023 in a little mini capsule wardrobe review! I’ve selected four patterns from my stash and four fabrics from stash to sew two pair of pants, a cozy top and a tee shirt dress…
There’s a new term out there – midsize style and midsize fashion. It often goes with midlife style and midlife fashion. And all of it, in my opinion, can be stylishly navigated by sewing a handmade wardrobe. We are told…
Are these good for sewing industry members? Are they good for customers? A professional marketer / developer in the industry (hey, that’s me!) chimes in on subscription sewing pattern plans Subscription-based models for sewing pattern designers – it’s good for…
Everyone’s make nine grid is different, but what if you needed just bottoms? Here’s a MakeNine grid for 2023 and the patterns I’ve selected for it. My MakeNine Pants Grid is a fun way to concept the bottoms you’ll need…
The Nikko Top by True Bias is a favorite sewing pattern for a reason! This is my review of the fast, fun and well-fitting Nikko Top Mock Turtleneck sewing pattern. I’ll share several other turtleneck patterns if you want an…
It’s time for sewists everywhere to start their Make Nine for 2023. But it’s also a time when many beginning sewists (maybe those that got a sewing machine for a holiday gift!) want to learn to sew a wardrobe for…
I found Ready to Sew patterns (from France) a year ago on Instagram, in a post that likely featured a hashtag I was following (as I tell clients, Instagram is a discovery platform.) The French designer has a lovely collection…
There are a fair number of posts from others about using project management tools like Trello to organize sewing patterns and fabric, and I’ll share those here too, but I use Trello to organize sewing patterns and fabric for inspiration.…
Be cozy AND stylish in 5 pieces in a winter capsule to sew yourself. These are perfect for travel, with stretch fabrics, cozy knits and comfy booties to wear with them. They are super easy to sew even for beginners.…
Sew a boyfriend blazer and boyfriend jeans to match with these sewing pattern recommendations. Women have been borrowing from menswear for centuries – both to hide/conform, but also in recognition of their easy silhouettes and comfortable wearing. The Boyfriend Blazer…