As the weather gets colder, it’s no big surprise that people tend to prefer jeans, leggings, and comfy yoga pants over skirts and dresses. Tights can be a pain to deal with and your favorite summer dress doesn’t always look as stunning when paired with a sweater and boots. If you love dresses but hate […]
There’s no denying that while we may hate icy weather, we love cuddling up indoors. There’s something so comforting about snuggling up in front of the fire under a warm blanket. If you have to brave bad winter weather, why not do it in style and make a cozy sewing project that looks fashionable and keeps […]
Each I go to the mall or visit the city, walking by Anthropologie is simultaneously painful and delightful. The clothes and accessories are so cute–SO CUTE!!!–but the prices are, quite frankly, outrageous. I know I am not alone in feeling this way, which is why it feels extra exciting to get to present this Friday’s […]
Confession: there are few things that get me more excited than free ’60s sewing patterns. I know this is an odd confession to make. After all, there are many other free sewing patterns out there, from haute couture to Roaring Twenties glitz, but ’60s fashion has a special place in my heart. Am I a […]
When you’re on the hunt for a professionally designed look, the last thing you want to do is leave your clothing pattern to chance. Free-handing your sewing projects, though liberating at times, can lead to some pretty devastating (and hilarious!) threadwork fails. Take the guesswork out of sewing projects with these 24 Perfect Printable Sewing […]
When we’re collecting pieces for our wardrobe, it can be hard to find a balance between wearing feminine clothing, looking professional, and dressing age appropriately. However, feminine pieces do not have to be all outdated vintage lace dresses or bright pink little girl skirts. You can use easy sewing projects to add a feminine touch […]
If anyone is in dire need of some apron patterns, it’s me. My kitchen looks like a tornado went off in it after I attempt a new recipe. Melted butter is spattered on the stovetop. A lone, uncooked piece of rigatoni is crushed underfoot. Somehow an egg has been pulverized over the countertop even though I […]
I definitely could define my style as being a bit on the feminine side. Frills, lace, florals – you name it, I’ve probably worn it at some point this week. So I’m always bummed out each year when winter rolls around and suddenly it’s too cold to wear anything except the chunkiest sweater you can […]
Each I go to the mall or visit the city, walking by Anthropologie is simultaneously painful and delightful. The clothes and accessories are so cute–SO CUTE!!!–but the prices are, quite frankly, outrageous. I know I am not alone in feeling this way, which is why it feels extra exciting to get to present this Friday’s […]
They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]
