Ann Normandy Shift Dress Pattern Review
If you’re going to sew a single summer dress, this should be it! I love the Ann Normandy Shift Dress, but I nearly threw away this project after a huge oops on my part. I’m blaming it on the seam…
What I’m sewing for January 2023 – Sewing Pattern capsule wardrobe review
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…
How Sewing Helps me Manage Midlife Midsize Style and Midsize Fashion
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…
Subscription Sewing Plans
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…
MakeNine Pants Sewing Planner for 2023
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…
Nikko Top Mock Turtleneck Sewing Pattern Review
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…
Make Nine Sewing Wardrobe for 2023
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…
Pleat Pants Pattern Review
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…
Winter Capsule Wardrobe to Sew
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.…
Boyfriends that will never let you down: sew a boyfriend blazer and boyfriend jeans
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…
Learn to use your bias binder foot for your sewing machine
Learn to use your bias binder foot for your sewing machine with me! I’ve set a goal this year to learn my specialty feet. Two years ago (or so), I bought a walking foot for my Viking Sew Easy 350…
Upcycle a sweatshirt into a chic athleisure top
I had a sweatshirt from a freecycle bag of goodies that had wolves printed on it. Not being of the wolf-outdoors style myself, I decided to upcycle it. I thought about painting over it but decided to applique an edgy…