Call for Testers: Birkin Flares Sewing Pattern
Edited November 6, 2015: I have closed testing for now as I have received 200+ applicants. Thanks so much to everyone who applied! I will be in touch soon. xoxo The much-awaited Birkin Flares are getting REALLY close to testing! And of course, that’s where I need your help. PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING. Here […]
Guest Post: Where the Worlds of Fashion Design And Sewing Collide in Illustrator
Today I have a treat for you guys! Heidi of Sew Heidi has put together a fabulous guest post about how Adobe Illustrator, one of my FAVORITE programs (and the cornerstone of Pattern Workshop), is used in the fashion design industry. Heidi is a partner in a small fashion design company and was able to […]
If I Can Sew Jeans, Certainly I Can Dye My Own Hair…
As you all know, I recently returned to my beloved blonde locks. However, I was finding the bill and the amount of time spent at the salon to be excessive (as many bottle blondes eventually do!). Like a true DIY-er, I decided to take matters into my own hands, and I am quite pleased with the […]
Free Illustrator Video Tutorials Roundup
A couple years ago (before Pattern Workshop was a thing), I published several video tutorials about how sewing bloggers and aspiring pattern designers could use Adobe Illustrator. In fact, it was the response to those videos that provided the catalyst for Pattern Workshop to be created. Recently though, due to a glitch in a plugin […]
My Reverse-Engineered Designer Jeans
Quick note 1: All the winners from the Momiform MAKEover giveaway have been notified! Congrats if you won! And if you didn’t, better luck next time! Thanks for entering! Quick note 2: This post contains affiliate links! Money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does buy fabric…and those are kind of the same thing. If you […]
Momiform MAKEover: Day 8
Whew. I am loving all these great momiform MAKEovers, but I’m also quite tired!! I’ll be sad to see the series end tomorrow, but I’m SOO excited to announce all the winners of the amazing giveaways. Speaking of giveaways - I have been thinking of announcing the winners LIVE on Periscope. How fun would that […]
Momiform MAKEover: Day 7
So…I have LOVED all the looks I’ve shared with you so far in the Momiform MAKEover, but I must admit…today’s are some of my favorites! I think I like today’s looks so much because I could see myself wearing any/all of them on a regular basis. They are all super modern, functional and comfortable-looking. So […]
Momiform MAKEover: Day 6
Today we continue the makeover fun with five gorgeous stitchin’ moms who have made over their daily uniforms. Without further ado… First, we have Kymy of Everything Your Mama Made & More. Kymy is a pattern designer who always impresses me with her knowledge and skill as a business woman. Plus, she’s a great mom! […]
Momiform MAKEover: Day 5
Are you guys still loving these awesome Momiform MAKEovers? I am loving all the inspiration and seeing these great wardrobes come together. Let’s take a look at our day five participants. First up, we have Stephanie from Swoodson Says. She says, “My momiform lately has been SHAMEFUL, pilly yoga pants and scruffy shirts. Now that […]
Momiform MAKEover: Day 4
You guys need to brace yourselves, because I have some hot mamas for you today! These fab, stitchin’ moms really outdid themselves with their new handmade momiforms. First is Reyna of Reyna Lay Designs. I recently had the pleasure of recording a podcast with Reyna, and she is awesome - so much fun! And look […]
Momiform MAKEover: Day 3
Are you having as much fun as I am seeing all these great Momiform MAKEovers? Ready for some more?! Here we go! First up is Jess from If Only They Would Nap. She says, “I tend to be a jeans and t-shirt kind of mom. I like to be comfy as I’m homeschooling and chasing […]
