I’m really enjoying the #SewMyStyle challenge. It’s forcing me to step outside my comfort zone a little bit and sew patterns I might not have normally picked up. Also, if you’re ever looking for some Instagram inspiration, check out #SewMyStyle hashtag to see how people are really making these patterns their own! As a big fan of the Alberta Pencil Skirt by Sew House Seven, I was really excited to try her Toaster Sweater as well. While I’m not really a turtleneck or high neck kind of girl, the … View Post
One of my goals for 2017 was to create a wardrobe of mostly handmade clothing and I’ve been working this month on trimming down my closet (one donation bag at a time…) of all the RTW items that I just don’t wear. These me made posts will challenge me to wear a completely handmade outfit at least one day a week. Most days of the week I am wearing at least one handmade thing, but this really challenges me to build up my basics me made items. Without further ado, here’s Me Made Monday – … View Post
One of my favorite makes to date has been my Ginger Jeans that I made this summer. Since making those, I’ve been dying to make another pair. My first pair was in a grey denim and while I really like them, I was really interested in making a pair in a dark denim. About a month ago, after reading a lot of people’s blogs about their own Gingers, I decided to order some Cone Mills Denim from Threadbare Fabrics in their 12 Oz Cone Mills S-Gene Denim in Indigo. This Friday, I was at Stitch and … View Post