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Rage Against Sponsored Posts / AKA Highway Robbery
Before folks get their panties all wadded up, I want to give a little disclaimer. This post is NOT directed at anyone specifically. I see sponsored posts like the ones I’m talking about below all. the. time. in the sewing blogging world. So if you/your friend happened to post one today or yesterday or last […]
Giveaway and Pattern Review: Pleated Pencil Skirt by Delia Creates
I have something very exciting for you guys today – I’m giving away TWO copies of the latest pattern by Delia Creates, the Pleated Pencil Skirt. And of course, I’m also going to tell you all about my experience with sewing this amazing pattern. For full disclosure, I purchased my copy of this pattern after seeing […]
McCall’s 6438 Skirt in Red Floral Challis
Confession time: I am super self-conscious about my legs. I have always thought them to be too skinny, too pale, too small for my body, etc. etc. But according to my Instagram and Facebook friends, they are looking OK. So, here they are – in all their glory. But this post is about a pattern […]
Dark Denim Grainline Archer with Western-Style Pockets
There was a time when I avoided any garment with a buttonhole. Or a zipper. And basically anything half-way complicated because, well, I was kind of lazy and afraid and apprehensive about what my sewing machine would do to my fabric and blah blah blah. So I kind of ended up with lots of shapeless clothes […]
Big News Part Two: I’m Teaching at Burdastyle.com!
Okay, okay, I know this isn’t BIG news since most of you who follow me on Instagram already know about this. And since I’ve mentioned it in a couple of my Facebook groups, this is probably not even that exciting anymore. BUT YOU GUYS! I am teaching a master course at Burdastyle.com! EXCITING, right?! And […]
Big Announcement #1: Janome Partnership!
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know BOTH of my big secrets announcements – but if not (why not?! you should!), I’m here to share with you the first one today. I have to admit that I’m pinching myself a little bit over this one. If you told me last year at […]
Pattern Review: Simplicity 1690
A quick glance at my reader survey (have you filled it out yet?!) results so far tells me that you guys want MORE PATTERN REVIEWS! Well, I am happy to deliver that. And luckily, this recent finish of mine turned great, so I’m happy to share. In an effort to standardize my pattern review posts a […]
BIG News on the Way…and a Reader Survey!
So. Really big blog news on the way, friends. Really big. But today, I need your help. I’m working on solidifying the direction I’m going and where I want to focus my efforts in the coming months, so I would be ever-so-grateful if you could take a few moments to answer my little blog survey. […]
How to Double Your Blog’s Pageviews…Overnight!
I’m sure you read the title of this post and thought, “Really? Overnight? No way. There must be a catch.” Nope, no catch. There are some very simple and easy things you can do in about 10 minutes to dramatically increase your pageviews. When I say dramatically, I mean like double or triple OVERNIGHT. Seriously. […]
Pattern Review: Brigitte Top by Tessuti Fabrics
Never in my life have I snatched up a PDF pattern as quickly as I snatched up the Brigitte top by Tessuti Fabrics! The minute this thing came across my feed, I was like, “Done. Buying it!” And buy it, I did. I have been looking for a ready-to-wear shirt just like this for ages […]
FREE Sewing Pattern: Summer Shorties
Okaaaaaaay, folks! I’m not gonna lie; I have an ulterior motive with posting free sewing patterns: I want to grow my blog! I would l-u-r-v-e for you to help me by following my blog on Bloglovin’, pinning this post on Pinterest, sharing on Facebook, clicking through my social media icons above (and following) etc. So please, […]
Bohemian Babydoll Sewing Pattern by Elegance & Elephants
The Bohemian Babydoll sewing pattern by Elegance & Elephants can be summed up in one word: gorgeous. I’m not just saying that. This little dress seems like it was made for Harper. You can tell from the photos that she loves wearing it, and I love seeing her in it. Even her daddy thought it […]
Free Sewing Pattern: Baby Got Back Leggings for Cloth-Diapered Babies
A few years ago, when Harper was just a wee little baby, I created my first sewing pattern while I was blogging as Ruthie Pearl. It was called “Baby Got Back Leggings” and was designed for tiny babies through two-year-olds wearing cloth diapers. At that time, I had an extremely hard time finding pants to […]
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