Archive | Pattern Reviews

I recently purchased a shirt at Nordstrom Rack which I LOVE (see it here in a previous post of mine) and wanted to duplicate. But then, I spotted this pattern at Jo-Ann last week and snatched it up in a jiffy for $1.99 (love that). I know a lot of people probably think I draft […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]