Sometimes you need a nice quick to sew garment to cleanse your sewing palette so-to-speak to jumpstart to sewing mojo – and also to infuse your closet with some quick basics! The Santa Fe Top from Hey June Handmade was just that for me this weekend. The Pattern The Santa Fe Top is a tank […]

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Hello! Welcome to Handmade by Lara Liz. I am a sewist from outside Washington, DC on a quest to fill my closet with handmade items. After picking up sewing in May of 2016, I have spent any spare moment sewing as I find such joy in the ability to make clothes that suit my style […]

June 1, 2017 Month in Review | My May Makes May 31, 2017 The Search for the Perfect T-Shirt | The Union St. Tee May 28, 2017 Laurel Top | Minerva Crafts Guest Post May 24, 2017 The Search for the Perfect T-Shirt | The Molly Dress and Tee May 22, 2017 Me Made Monday […]

I rounded up a few of my favorites and answered some frequently asked questions! If you ever have a question, feel free to email me here or reach out on Instagram. What type of sewing machine do you use? I use a Bernina 765 SE (most similar to the Bernina 770). I love my sewing […]

It’s time for another unboxing on the Finch Box – and it’s another amazing one! The Finch Box Instagram account has been teasing the contents of this box all month and as a Rifle Paper Co fan, I couldn’t be more pleased with it. This is the second month of the Finch Box (you can […]

I’m excited to be back to share another installment of my series of the Search for the Perfect T-Shirt. I’m here today to talk a little bit about the Panama Tee and Panama Tee Dress from Alina Design Co. I sewed up the Panama Tee Dress last week one night after work and was so […]

I love fabric shopping – but then again, what sewist doesn’t? I try to think of a project when purchasing fabric, but that doesn’t always occur – which can lead to a growing stash! I picked out three fabrics from my stash that I am currently on the search for that perfect project. So here are […]

December 1, 2016 December Sewing Plans November 30, 2016 November Makes, Part 2 November 27, 2016 November Makes, Part 1 November 26, 2016 Stash Crush Saturday November 22, 2016 November Sewing Plans November 20, 2016 The Seamstress Tag

November 27, 2016 November Makes, Part 1 November 26, 2016 Stash Crush Saturday November 22, 2016 November Sewing Plans November 20, 2016 The Seamstress Tag November 16, 2016 Hello There!

I don’t want to jump the gun on this search, but I think I might have found my perfect t-shirt here. I’ve been enjoying this series so much because each pattern is a little different from the next and everyone has a different definition of a “perfect” t-shirt. That being said, this might be mine! […]

Any event is an excuse for me to sew up something handmade – there’s nothing better than wearing a handmade garment at least for me! My cousin got married this past weekend at a beautiful venue in Elkton, Virginia – about 2 hours from where I live. Unfortunately, it was a little bit colder and […]

Happy Monday Everyone! I’m back home after an amazing bachelorette weekend for a friend in Disney World. As a huge Disney World person and was so excited to spend the weekend down there celebrating my friend. I was also really excited that I wore me made clothes all weekend and kicked off the weekend in […]

I’m excited to be back to share another installment of my series of the Search for the Perfect T-Shirt. I’m here today to talk a little bit about the Panama Tee and Panama Tee Dress from Alina Design Co. I sewed up the Panama Tee Dress last week one night after work and was so […]