Toaster Sweater #2 // Imagine Gnats Contributor Post

Toaster Sweater #2 // Imagine Gnats Contributor Post

Monday, December 19, 2016

Hi everyone!!

I'm over at Imagine Gnats today, talking all about my Toaster Sweater #2 that I sewed up in this amazing soft and cozy ponte de roma knit from her shop. 

Head on over and read the post here. Just a hint, it sewed up like an absolute dream! I'm so happy about my cozy new sweater, definitely planning to sew up a few more of these for this winter. My wardrobe is strangely lacking in the cozy sweater department!

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Panama Tee & Dress // Sewing For Women

Panama Tee & Dress // Sewing For Women

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Hey everyone!! Today I'm celebrating the release of the amazing Alina of Alina Sewing + Design Co's second pattern! It is the Panama Tee & Dress Pattern, which includes 2 dress length options, a tee and 3 sleeve lengths.

And by celebrating I mean, jumping for joy that this pattern is in existence. Both the Chi-Town Chinos and now this dress pattern, are exactly what I wear all day, every day. Having patterns that match what I already wear anyway, is basically just the best thing ever. Not just having the patterns, but having well drafted, high quality and simple to use patterns is everything.

I was thrilled to be able to test this pattern and made 2 dresses during the process.

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TIP Top Dress // Petit A Petit Block Party // Sewing For Girls

TIP Top Dress // Petit A Petit Block Party // Sewing For Girls

Monday, November 14, 2016

Happy Monday, all! I'm excited to be a part of the Petit A Petit Block Party today! All through the month of November, 31 fabulous bloggers from all over the world are showing off the patterns available in the Petit A Petit Pattern Shop. There is also a giveaway and coupon code good for the whole month. Scroll through to the end for the info!

I chose to sew up the TIP Top Dress & Tunic pattern for my stop around the block. It's one of those patterns that I have admired since the moment it was released. I'm so happy I finally got the chance/reason to sew it up! 

My daughter's chest measurements fell between the 3/4 & 5/6 sizes. Since the pattern is meant to be quite loose fitting I decided to go with the 3/4 size in width and lengthened to 5/6. It's perfection!! 

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GIVEAWAY *closed* // 4 Yards Brushed Poly Solids

GIVEAWAY *closed* // 4 Yards Brushed Poly Solids

Monday, October 31, 2016

How about starting off the week right with a GIVEAWAY!?!!

I'm so excited for you all! Josie at Finch Fabrics has generously offered 4 yards of Brushed Poly Solids, in your choice of colors, to one lucky reader!

Entering could not be easier! Just leave a comment on this post, telling me which color is your favorite!

The giveaway is open to US and international readers as well. How awesome is that!? You have until Tuesday, 11:59pm EST to enter.

To see what I made with this awesome fabric, check out this post.

Can't wait to hear what you all would make!

EDIT: The winner is REBECCA, who said: I'm normally a blues and green type person, but there's something about that shade of red that I really love. Congrats!

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Canyon Cardigan & Infinity Scarf // Sewing For Women

Canyon Cardigan & Infinity Scarf // Sewing For Women

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Happy Tuesday friends!

I can't believe it's almost November. It just hit me today. I'm so not ready for the holidays! But at least I'm working on getting my wardrobe stylishly ready for it. Haha ;)

So if you've been around the knit fabric world lately, you probably have heard things here and there about brushed poly. It's the latest thing, and I had to find out why, for myself! 

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Union St. Sweatshirt // Sewing For Women

Union St. Sweatshirt // Sewing For Women

Friday, October 14, 2016

I am subconsciously on a Union St. kick! The last 2 posts on the blog will prove that :) 

I made these Chi-Town Chinos (which you can read all about HERE!) and decided they definitely needed a new shirt to pair with them. It is finally feeling like fall around here and I get to wear my fave combo of shorts and sweatshirts again! 

I basically wanted an oversized super cozy long sleeved tee. So I grabbed these 2 fabrics from my stash and went to work. 

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Fall Floral Union St. Tee // Sewing For Women

Fall Floral Union St. Tee // Sewing For Women

Friday, September 23, 2016

You can catch Part 1 of this post here!

Next in Part 2 of today's post, is the tried and true Union St. Tee. I've made quite a few of these, and come to think of it, they've all been v-necks. I do love me a good v-neck, and folks, Adrianna's instructions will make anybody a successful v-neck seamstress! I sewed this shirt first and really didn't have all that many issues with it. I was a bit nervous about sewing a perfectly lined up V in this rayon spandex, and I did end up using my seam ripper a few times, but I coaxed it into submission in the end and am super happy with the result!

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