A ME 2046, from Simplicity’s KnowMe pattern line is a fun fall/winter dress or tunic. The pattern comes with a dress (longer) length and a knee length zippered side seam tunic. I split the difference, making the dress length but…
I bought these camel sweater pants (Liz Claiborne brand) at a thrift store for $3.99. I added some Adidas accents (see my inspo pics below) to the legs and also the hip. I’ll break down how did it: I used…
Join me for UFO October. Seems like spooky season would be awesome if we could bang out a few of those UFOs before holiday sewing sets in! What’s in your sewing UFO unfinished objects pile? Here’s mine! Blazers – unlined…
This is a week of a me-made and thrifted secondhand wardrobe in video format. Each of these outfits features at least one handmade garment, plus thrifted or secondhand items. These are all work-from-home suitable outfits that are fun to put…
It’s the summer of the two piece set! Well, that was last summer too, but this summer, we’re seeing two piece sets everywhere – and here are a few of my favorites, and tips for baring a little skin… or…
The two piece set is all the rage – from lounge to chic, here are some of the patterns and fabrics I have and recommend to sew two piece sets for fall and winter. Want one for spring and summer?…
I’d really like to title this “all the summer that’s left to sew”. We are in the first full week of September and racing through the end of summer (let’s face it, yes, we have summer weather through, but the…
I batiked and sewed a slip dress sundress and here’s is the sewing pattern and process: Pattern: Slip dress by Ann-Normany Patterns. This simple dress floats away from the body with cutaway shoulders and a knee length fit. Cookie cutters…
You CAN sew your own camping/hiking wardrobe! With both natural and technical fabrics, you can sew the things that will work for you for camping and hiking trips. I’ve selected a bunch of free sewing patterns you can try for…
Summer concert season is in full swing again, and I have a roundup of patterns and looks for summer concert season. You can sew these looks whether you are a 20-something Gen Z, a millennial, or even a Gen X-er…