Tap…Tap…Tap…Is this thing still on?? Hello from my extended absence from the blog! In case you missed my announcement on Instagram, I’m currently 7 months pregnant with a baby boy due in late June. I took a little bit of a break from sewing because pregnancy is tough for sewing and life got in the way but I’m so happy to be back and can’t wait to share my next make – The Lily Top from Sew Over It in this beautiful Raspberry Creek Fabrics CLUB rayon. The Pattern and The … View Post
Happy 2019! If you missed my announcement on Instagram, 2019 is going to be a year of big change for me – we are building our first house (to be completed in June) and we’re expected a baby boy (also due in June!) Because of all these life changes, I want to be realistic in my 2019 goals. Each year I set lofty goals – wanting to participate in all the different challenges (because #FOMO!) and I usually fall on my face in terms of execution. My sewing is pretty spontaneous – I sew when I have … View Post
I have been in love with this pattern from the minute I saw the testing call. My life has been borderline insane recently and sewing hasn’t been top of my to-do list so I was so excited to make some time to sew up the Fulton Sweater Blazer this weekend – I want to make a million more! The Pattern and The Blazer The Fulton Sweater Blazer from Alina Design Co is an open front sweater jacket with an awesome collar detail. It features two views – a hip length and a knee length. It also has … View Post
If you’re a long time reader, you know I used to be on team no hem knits. I even converted some friends to join that team (looking at you Maddie!) I am still on team no hem knits for certain patterns – usually anything with a ruffle or flutter, but for normal knits, I am on team hem those knits now thanks to this Thermoweb Heat n Bond Soft Stretch Hem Tape. Note: This post contains affiliate links. What is Hem Tape and How Do you Apply It? My biggest frustration about hemming knits is … View Post
I’ve mentioned it before here but I love listening to audio books and reading the occasional book! As we’re approaching those chilly winter months I wanted to share 5 books you have to read or listen to! This post may contain affiliate links. The Dream Daughter I shared about this on my Instagram Stories a few weeks ago but this was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! I received a pre-release copy of the book and finished it in 2 days (while in Disney World!). I don’t want to … View Post
It’s time for another new pattern and I’m so excited to be sharing the Serenity Sweater by Love Notions. I’ve already worn my tester version a ton and feel like it’s such a good fall wardrobe staple. This post may contain affiliate links. The Pattern and The Sweater The Serenity Sweater from Love Notions is a knit sweater with a crossover front. It features multiple lengths – hip length or cropped. The hip length has both a curved and straight hem option and the cropped version has a … View Post