Hey there, friends! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted — we’ve got some pretty heavy projects going on at work that have been sapping my energy. But I had to get on and tell you all about the super-fun project I just finished. It’s exactly the kind of thing I needed to get my sewjo running:
There are a few things that just scream “fall” to me: pumpkin bread, apple cider, and of course plaid flannel. After a hot, hot, HOT summer in St. Louis, I’ve been so excited to dig out my fall clothes and jackets! Cozy flannel is one of my favorite things to wear in fall, but I’ve
Hi friends! Today, we’re going to talk about how to stage a flatlay. This was meant to be part of my Sewing Blog 101 series earlier this year, and somehow I never published it. No worried, though. It’s perfect for this month’s #SewMyStyle2018 prompt, lingerie! One thing I’ve heard repeatedly from you all is that
It’s the first full week of lingerie month for #SewMyStyle2018, and boy do I have a month planned for you! Last week I shared some lingerie inspiration with you, plus the vocabulary of bra making and my favorite suppliers. Today I’ve got a list of my favorite lingerie making tips and tricks for you so
Happy Friday, everyone! In honor of this month’s #SewMyStyle2018 theme being lingerie, I thought it might be helpful to have a post explaining some of the vocabulary of bra-making, and with some of my favorite sources for materials. When I first started dabbling in making bras and undies, I was pretty intimidated! You need certain
Hello friends, and welcome to a new month of #SewMyStyle2018! I’m really excited to be this month’s leader, with a lingerie theme. Our pattern sponsor this month is Evie La Luve DIY, who has so many amazing patterns for you to try out. And I’ll be here sharing my lingerie making experience, tips, tricks, resources
Friends, we’re creeping ever-closer to a month that I think many #SewMyStyle2018 participants have been anxious about since the get-go: lingerie month. It took me a while to get on the lingerie making train, so I totally understand why some people might be made nervous by this prompt! But I hope that November helps lots
Ever have a project that you can envision so clearly in your mind, but doesn’t come out at all close to what you imagined? Sometimes it’s a disappointment, but sometimes, it’s perfection. And luckily for me, this jacket is perfection! When I set out to make this jacket, I had visions of a great fall
Listen, my love for the Fringe is well documented. So it’s no surprise that I’ve been looking forward to the Fringe month of #SewMyStyle2018 all year! Because I’ve made a few Fringe patterns in my day, I wanted to try out something new. For this month’s #SewMyStyle2018, I decided to do a little Fringe top
Six months ago, the thought of making jeans terrified me. Now, I can’t make enough! Making my own jeans is seriously one of the most empowering things I’ve ever done. I’ve never been someone looking to have a 100% handmade wardrobe, but jeans are definitely an area I would be happy with only me-mades. Okay,
