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DIY Knit Shorts Jumpsuit

A few months ago I made my first knit jumpsuit, with long pants, wrap front and cool collar detail. It's so amazingly comfortable that I had to make myself another one. Seeing as it's endless summer...

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DIY Roundup – 10 Jumpsuit Sewing Patterns

All week I've been sharing jumpsuit inspiration and today I have a roundup of 10 sewing patterns to get you started stitching. Have you tried any of these? Let me know in the comments. Happy sewing!1....

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Moodboard – Fall Fashion

This Fall I’m loving simple shapes that are a little bit different than what I’ve been wearing the last few years. Things like wide leg trousers, culottes, cropped jackets and cocoon dresses. Here are...

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Fall Sewing Plans 2015

Earlier this year I did a big closet purge. Big in such a way that I have extra room in my dressers and way too many hangers. I had been wanting to simplify for a while but after I read the Art of...

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DIY Tutorial – Fringe Clutch

A few months ago, I got a bunch of black leather fringe in a bargain bag of trims. I didn't have any plans for it (impulse purchase!) until one day the idea of a clutch covered in layers of fringe...

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What's Up Sew World Vol. 2

Happy Friday sewing friends! Today I have the second installment of my new series of Sewing World updates. I see so many amazing things happening out there and I want to share them with all of you. If...

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Moodboard – Culottes

I really love the culotte trend and have been trying my hand at making a few pairs of my own. They're a very versatile style that can be dressed up or down and go with almost any kind of shoe (trust...

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DIY Roundup – 10 Culottes Sewing Patterns

I'm so glad that the culottes trend is still going strong and there are now lots of sewing patterns so that we can make our own. Have you tried any of these patterns? Any others you have your eye...

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DIY Chambray Culottes

Hello sewists! Today I have the second completed item from my Fall Sewing Plans. Be sure to check out my fringe clutch (there’s a tutorial too!). I’m definitely not going in order but so far it’s...

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My 5 Favorite Easy Sewing Patterns

The patterns I love the most are the ones that I can use over and over again. The ones that are as easy to stitch up quickly as they are to wear. These are the patterns that I think of when I have a...

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Selfish Sewing Week – DIY Silk Cocoon Dress

Selfish Sewing Week is in full swing and today I'm sharing a post on the Indie Sew blog. Today's theme is Fall Dresses and I made the Inari Tee Dress by Named Patterns in a gorgeous charcoal grey...

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What's Up Sew World Vol. 3

Hi sewing friends! I hope that you're enjoying this new series of sewing news. I'm doing a roundup every two weeks and so far I've had tons of things to share. If you have a launch or something to...

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Moodboard – Tops With Back

Lately I've been lots of tops that got it goin' on in the back, be it a simple slit or something fancier like a twisted knot. I love the look and have actually made a few slit back tops over the...

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DIY Tutorial – Slit Back Lou Box Top

Today I'm excited to share a super simple hack for the Lou Box Top pdf pattern. Back slits are totally on trend right now and they are very easy to make. I made a couple of slit back tops a few years...

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10 Tips to Prevent Frustration When Sewing

1. ResearchThere are so many great sewing blogs out there and a lot of them share tips for specific patterns or dilemmas. Before I start any new project, I do research on what other people have to say...

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DIY Gingham Emily Culottes

Hi sewing friends! Today I thought it would be fun to show you the wearable muslin I made before cutting into my Chambray Culottes. On Tuesday, I shared some tips for how to avoid frustration when...

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What's Up Sew World Vol. 4

Clockwise from top left: Folded Squares Cardigan  //  Montagne Sweater  //  Tundra Pullover  //  Shibui No. 31 Hi sewing friends! Can you believe we're already half way through October? Have you been...

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DIY Lilac Stripe Knit Skirt

"Striped Knit Skirt" is probably the most common thing in my DIY'd list. In fact, I've made this skirt so often that it is a permanent fixture on my Most Made/Most Favorite List. It's super fast and...

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DIY Linen Cocoon Dress

I completed this basic linen cocoon dress over a month ago and I'm finally getting around to sharing it with you. This dress is part of my Fall Sewing Plans and the wearable muslin for this fabulous...

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DIY Gold Dot Crop Top

This cropped top is number five on my Fall Sewing Plans (more than halfway done!). Despite it not being exactly how I originally planned, I'm very pleased with the result. It's great basic top that I...

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