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
Kelly Anorak | The Perfect Spring Jacket
My first Kelly Anorak is hands down the most worn item in my handmade wardrobe - and since making it, I've been dying to make a second one. When Karleen from Sewing Studio reached out about partnering together for a project, I decided that a Kelly Anorak would be the perfect choice! The Pattern and the Jacket The Kelly Anorak from Closet Case Patterns has so many of my favorite features - a cinched waist, a hood (I hate umbrellas so hoods are key for spring weather!), large pockets to ... View Post
Lonetree Vest
Truth be told, I actually had the Lonetree Vest on my #2017MakeNine and after making the Lonetree Jacket and Kelly Anorak, I decided not to make the vest. But, when Raspberry Creek Fabric sent me some of their new lightweight twill, I knew it was time to revisit the Lonetree Vest. The Pattern and the Vest The Lonetree Jacket and Vest was the first pattern that Allie Olsen from Indie Sew. I mentioned a lot of my thoughts on the pattern in my first post about the Lonetree Jacket and many ... View Post
Joy Jacket Pattern | Pattern Testing
I had to dust off the old blogging here to bring you the Joy Jacket Pattern from Chalk and Notch that just released today - it is such a good one and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. The Pattern The Joy Jacket pattern is your new spring jacket must have. It’s fully lined, relaxed fit and designed to be a mid-weight jacket. It features a center front exposed zipper and optional drawstrings at the hood and hem. Ever since Gabriela teased this pattern on her Instagram I have been ... View Post
The Lola Coat | #CoatMakingParty
Have you been following along with the #CoatMakingParty on Instagram?? It's hosted by some of my favorite sewing bloggers (some of whom I got to meet in Utah a couple month ago) and there are some amazing coats being sewn up. I (honestly) had no intention of participating, not for lack of interest but due to lack of time in the month of January with work but when I saw that Tiahna was sewing up the Lola Coat, I convinced myself to jump in! I've actually had the Lola coat on my to-sew list ... View Post
Clare Coat | Me Made Monday
Nothing like trying to tackle the last bit of #2017MakeNine in the last month of the year - but alas, here we are! And here is my Clare Coat from Closet Case Patterns! The Pattern The Clare Coat is a beautiful winter coat pattern from Closet Case Patterns. It comes with two views - View A hits at mid thigh, with a face-framing collar, princess sleeves, exposed asymmetrical zipper and welt pockets. View B is double breasted, it ends at the hip with inseam pockets, full length sleeves and a ... View Post