The holidays always bring a bit of stress when it comes to gift-giving, especially when it comes to handmade gifts. I always find myself having too many incomplete projects too close to Christmas Day and adding more unnecessary stress on myself.…
In this final post of what I made this past summer, I made well-known pieces in the sustainable fashion world: the Georgia Tee and Dress from Elizabeth Suzann. This iconic design is effortless and loose with flared, double layered cuff sleeves that look amazing on anyone and works in just about any type of fabric.…
Another project on my summer sewing list was to make a large, reversible sunhat. I envisioned something that could equally be worn relaxing to the beach (someday again in the near future), walking around the neighborhood, or just sitting outside in my backyard.…
While we are in the midst of winter here in Virginia (though not much traditional winter weather), I still wanted to recount the sewing projects I completed during the warmer months of this past year. This summer, I knew I wanted to sew a pair of durable, yet comfortable linen shorts.…
I guess what they say about that jolt of energy before going into labor is real! I started this Papercut Patterns Array Top the evening before I went into labor with my son and I was not able to get around to finally finishing it until a few weeks ago.…
I’m not going to lie, I have a thing for jackets and cardigans. Something about this type of garment that has always gotten my style juices excited and flowing. When thinking about new sewing projects, there was one jacket that quickly became a no-brainer to me: the Pona Jacket from popular Indie sewing pattern brand, Helen’s Closet Patterns.…
I’m currently in my third trimester of pregnancy and as a first-time expecting mother, it’s an understatement to say there has been a lot to learn and prepare for. As far as eco-friendly maternity clothes, I’ve purchased a few essentials that are affordable and still a bit more sustainable in terms of buying less, and of good, lasting quality that I will also wear past my pregnancy.…
With the holidays looking quite different this year, it felt like the perfect time to sew a comfy and festive outfit to keep my spirits bright. I’d always set my sights on making a Wiksten Shift Dress, since it is a simple, minimalistic pattern, that looks stylish yet timeless, and beautiful in a variety of fabrics.…
I felt that I passed a huge personal hurdle completing my first large-scale garment sewing project and I was excited to figure out what new piece to sew next. I had cooler weather on my mind, and decided to try my hand at making the ever-popular, Wilder Gown from Friday Pattern Company.…
Last summer and throughout the fall, I was obsessed with finding a minimalistic, lightweight cardigan jacket. I even rounded up a few from ethical, sustainable brands that I had my eye on, but was holding out for the perfect one.
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