Me Made May 2026
It’s that time again! It’s Me Made May! Started by @sozoblog, the annual celebration of wearing of the things we made is upon us. And like all me-made-May when half my wardrobe are things I’ve sewn, this is pretty easy…
Category Sew Paradise
Sew these Banana Republic dupes with easy sewing patterns
Browsing Pinterest, I saw these two Banana Republic cotton or linen garments and thought “I have sewing patterns for these!” One of them is a FREE sewing pattern just released this week, in 2026, too! So, join me as I…
Sew a spring and summer capsule wardrobe from FREE sewing patterns
Almost every designer has a free sewing pattern to entice you into their line of patterns. Some are simple accessories, most are an easy project. I’ve picked five newer ones that really give you some great options for sewing a…
Sewing pattern review of ME2138 seamed sweatshirt and ME 2033 barrel leg pants
I sewed the ME 2138 sweatshirt recently and love it. I’ll share my review, tips for sizing and alternate ideas for color blocking for this fun pattern. I also sewed ME 2033 barrel leg pants and love them (they are…
Sewing a spring and summer sporty capsule wardrobe like LL Bean or Lands End
It’s spring! My favorite sporty classic brands, LL Bean and Lands End are showcasing casual classic sporty capsule wardrobes. I’ll share my favorite patterns and the must-sew things to match these looks. These classic or preppy brands have been around…
Scrap Sewing – how to use your fabric scraps to sew a fun wardrobe
We have an annual contest in my city called “Scrapfest” – and it’s more than just fabric (metal, found objects, trash – all assembled into art and showcased in an arts district in our city). There’s also a Scrapfest fashion…
Sew a travel capsule wardrobe you can wear year after year
Sewing a travel capsule wardrobe you can wear year after year is a goal for many sewists. You want to sew for the trip you’re taking next weekend to the next city over, or the city down south with the…
Five sewing patterns for the Caroline Bessette Kennedy 90s minimalist look
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s 90s minimalist looks are easy to recreate with a handful of sewing patterns that aren’t even vintage- but they’re part of a stock from a designer who DID design for the minimalist 90s. I’ll share my favorites…
Sewing Patterns for a Luxury Travel or Luxury Lounge Set
You see these all the time on Pinterest or on ads or on AMZN – the luxury lounge set. It’s a knit top, pants and a wrap or vest. Here’s my take on it with things from my closet, and…
Sew a vest with me (while at a youth sports hotel room)
I sewed a quick and fun vest from a vintage pattern while staying at a youth hockey tournament hotel. I brought my travel machine, sewed the vest and wore it the next day! I also showcase an envelope clutch purse…