I have something really exciting to share with you guys. I’m busy working on a women’s pattern line! YES! I KNOW! I am crazy!! The patterns are starting to come together, and I will be needing women’s testers soon. My designs will be practical, everyday wear for both knit and woven fabrics. The designs will […]
Are you guys ready to see some adorable SOLEIL by Selvage Designs dresses? In this first week of the Summer of Soleil pattern tour, I have some great photos to share with you. You can visit each of these fabulous ladies’ sites to to see the full review and post! Oh, and you just might […]
First off: What is BASTE + GATHER?! It’s an idea. I’m playing with it. And I’m playing with my site design, too (obvs). How do you like the single column? And don’t judge - I will get everything lined up and sized properly soon. Onward… I’ve been working on a project for a few weeks […]
Last fall, I had the pleasure of connecting with Pellon® Projects and planning this lovely (if I must say so myself) quilt. It’s so exciting to finally see the finished product and free tutorial! And, I’m so pleased to be named a Pellon® Projects Designer! The quilt is super easy-to-make and features half-square triangles cut […]
Well. I’ve been sewing up a little tornado over here, but despite my best efforts to sew at least one of each of the items included in Perfect Pattern Parcel #2, I only managed three. I’ll certainly be making the rest in the next few weeks because…well…let’s face it - this parcel was AWESOME. Just […]
I made this lace-back Celestial Tee by Figgy’s earlier this week during my Kids’ Clothes Week / Perfect Pattern Parcel sewing frenzy, and I just adore it!! It looks fabulous on Harper, and it was super easy to create. I love that it gives lots of visual bang with minimal effort. Both fabrics were purchased […]
It’s Kids’ Clothes Week, y’all! You knew that, right? Well if you didn’t, let me inform you. This is a week that comes around every season where you dedicate one hour a day to sewing clothes for your kids. But when I do Kids’ Clothes Week, I go all out. So I spent a marathon […]
Over the past few years, I’ve worked with several pattern designers to draft, digitize, grade and market their patterns, but I’ve never had the courage (or patience!) to release my own. Instead, I spent many sleepless nights drafting in my head - imaging how this bias tape would fit over that facing and how this […]
You remember that dress I posted a couple days ago? Yeah? Did you love it? (I do!) I ALMOST have the pattern ready for testing, and I’d love for you to help me out! Here’s the deal… Pattern will be ready by Friday, April 4. If it’s ready before then, I’ll send it out then. […]
I’m sewing along with something! I’ve never done that! Are you as impressed with me as I am?! No? Okay. Anyway. Here are my photos of Harper’s Put Me in the Zoo look. I designed this dress from scratch while I was developing some of the course material for Pattern Workshop. Harper loves tigers, lions […]
Have you heard about the Perfect Pattern Parcel? No? (Who ARE you?!) Yes?! I thought so. Isn’t it awesome?! Okay, okay…if not, it’s a collection of five fabulous sewing patterns by five fabulous pattern designers: The Skater Dress by Kitschycoo Dandelion Dress & Top by Disparate Disciplines Summer Concert Tee by Dixie DIY Ava by […]
I had the pleasure of being invited to sew the Small Fry Skinny Jeans for the tour, and I simply cannot say enough good things about this pattern! The shape and fit of the jeans are fabulous, and the instructions are incredibly thorough. While not a quick sew, these jeans are totally worth the time […]
When Christina of Two Little Hooligans asked me to be a part of her sewing spaces series, I jumped at the chance because…well…it was just the kick in the pants I needed to get this room whipped into shape! We bought this house almost a year ago, but sadly, this is the only room I’ve […]
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