I can’t believe Will is 6 months old and that Christmas is this week. To say this year has been an eventful one would be an understatement – unfortunately sewing has taken a back seat as I’ve been adjusting to life with a baby and being a working mom, but I think 2020 will bring more sewing as I settled back into a new routine. However, I wanted to close this year out with a final challenge – Sew Family Jammies hosted by Sew Altered Style and it’s my turn on the tour! This post contains … View Post
I finally did it – I decided to sew something up for the baby! Guys, baby sewing is much more challenging than I think I ever gave it credit for. They’re so tiny which makes it so much more precise! I’m here today to share my Polo Romper from Brindille and Twig using Raspberry Creek CLUB fabrics! Note: This post contains affiliate links. The Pattern and the Romper Will wears a ton of rompers – he just can’t seem to do 2 piece outfits – so when searching for a pattern for him I fell … View Post
Knits are my favorite feel good project – they’re usually quick, super satisfying and fit really well into my wardrobe. But, knits are something a lot of new sewists are terrified of – the stretch aspect, the use of the serger, how the heck do you hem them? The list goes on and on. I started sewing knits shortly after starting sewing and I’ve rounding up my 5 tips for sewing with knits that will lead you to success each knit project! This post may contain affiliate links Lane Raglan in … View Post
It’s time for the Fall Fabric launch at Raspberry Creek! I was so excited to use the Fall launch as an opportunity to jump right back into sewing. For those of you new around here the cliff notes version is I had a baby in June and we moved 2 weeks later! This was exactly the motivation I needed to unpack my sewing room and get some nap time sewing in! This post may contain affiliate links. The Pattern and the Sweatshirt I love love LOVE Love Notions patterns. The Rockford Raglans … View Post
Have you seen all the excitement brewing for Hey June June?? I was so excited to be joining in on the fun. I was glad I was able to sneak one more sewing project in before the baby came and I’m sharing a super easy maternity hack with one of my favorite Hey June Patterns – The Union St Tee. Make sure to read below how you can win a copy of a Hey June Pattern you’ve had your eye on! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Pattern Hacking I’ll be honest, I am a horrible pattern … View Post
I’m in the home stretch of pregnancy (with very little sewing to show for it), but before we packed up my sewing room (because having a baby in June wasn’t enough – we’re also moving!) I wanted to sew up something for me to wear in the hospital and postpartum that is cozy, perfect for chilly mornings and air conditioned lounging. I chose to sew up the Laurelhurst which is my favorite cardigan pattern because of how easy it is to sew up and how versatile it is in my wardrobe! The … View Post