Today I’m so excited to share one of my very first printable clothing patterns! I’m so grateful AllFreeSewing picked it up and featured this shift dress pattern on their website HERE. The shift dress is a simple, straight-cut dress that became popular in the 1960s. It was a departure from the fitted and structured styles of […] Read more…
In celebration of all things spring and floral, let’s learn how to sew an elegant blouse today! I don’t know about you, but as soon as I see the first tulip peek through the ground, I’m breaking out the tank tops, sleeveless blouses, starting to wear summer dresses, and making big plans for the warmer […] Read more…
Who knew it could be so much fun to recycle old clothes? For the vast majority of the year, I’ve been working on slowly making a handmade closet I’m crazy about instead of shopping for more, poorly-made, overpriced clothing. It’s been so rewarding to expand my sewing skills and grow a handcrafted, curated closet. The […] Read more…
If you’re just getting started, learning how to sew a skirt can be intimidating. Rest assured, this tutorial will walk you through how to make a simple maxi skirt in no time. This skirt is soooooo easy to make. You are actually only going to be sewing a single seam! What this means for you is […] Read more…
To say I was excited to get my hands on this floral silk would be an understatement. I waited for the mail to arrive each day until the package was delivered and created sketch after sketch of what I would create from it. With the weather warming and longer days ahead, I eventually settled on […] Read more…
Spring is just around the corner and with the warmer weather comes new DIY sewing projects! But before you pull out the credit card and get into another fight with your husband about all the money you “saved” on fabric, let’s customize your closet with some of the things you don’t wear anymore. Here are […] Read more…
Learning how to make your own clothes has become one of my all-time favorite hobbies. Once you have the basic skills down, you can legitimately make anything you want. See something you like at a high-end boutique? Since you know how to sew, you can go home and make an even better version for yourself… […] Read more…
Spring is officially here and what better way to get ready for all the warm weather ahead than with a fresh, new mini dress? This simple little dress is easily made from a refashioned men’s button-down. The process is so incredibly simple and the fabric most button-downs are made of is incredibly easy to work with, […] Read more…
While I absolutely love creating new patterns from scratch with you, sometimes it can also be so rewarding to follow a pattern you didn’t make yourself. Following somebody else’s instructions always teaches me something new and reminds me why I developed a love of making my own clothes in the first place. Creating a handmade […] Read more…
After a long day, I love whipping up a new pattern don’t you? Lately, it feels like we’ve been creating lots of new designs from scratch and I love it! This silk DIY asymmetrical top is also simple to make, drapes beautifully, and is crazy comfortable. This project really is a win win! In this […] Read more…
