Easter Sewing: Patch Press Bunny Bun Warmer Review (and more!)

Happy Easter! This week's post will outline some quick Easter projects I made for this year's holiday. First and foremost, I used Patch Press Patterns' Bunny Bun Warmer and Chick pattern. I also created some drawstring chick bags using a pattern from Make It & Love It. In this post, I'll break down the details for each one. 

Marbled Matching Set: Jalie Clara Legging Pattern Review

Hello everyone! In this week's post I finally take the plunge into sewing activewear! I created a matching set using Jalie's Clara legging pattern and tracing an Old Navy Sports bra. In this post, I'll break down the sewing and construction process, and I'll review the pattern to test how it holds up during exercise. 

McCall's 7243 Plaid Wrap Skirt Review (and Simplicity 7326 Hat Review)

Hello everyone! This week's post will be about a plaid wrap skirt I made using McCall's 7243, a wrap skirt pattern from the 1990's. Even though winter has ended and spring is upon us, I couldn't help myself from making another cold-ish weather outfit. In this post, I'll explain my fabric choices, explain my inspiration, and review the pattern. 

Throwback Post: Sailor Lolita Dress (Otome No Sewing Pattern Review)

Hello everyone! This week's post will be about a sailor dress I made a few years ago using a pattern from the Otome No Sewing Book 3. This dress was a huge turning point for me in my sewing journey, because it was one of the first projects I felt was actually "good." The project is far from perfect, but I've gotten a lot of wear out of it over the years. In this post, I'll explain what the pattern book is and how I used it.

Throwback: University of Houston Cougar Hood: Simplicity 1795 Pattern Review

Some past sewing projects are better left in the past. But a few projects are worth revisiting and exploring once more. This week's post is one such project. In December 2013, when I was a student at the University of Houston, I decided to tackle faux fur for the first time. Spirit hoods were popular at the time, and with the release of this pattern, I thought it would be a great idea to make a UH themed spirit hood of the cougar mascot. Because this blog is a place for recording my sewing journey, I think its okay to post a couple older projects.

Warning: this post contains old photos! 

Fuchsia Faux Suede Skirt: Simplicity 8459 Review

Hello everyone! This week's post will be about my recent experience using Simplicity 8459, a faux wrap skirt pattern. I used this pattern to make a faux suede skirt with a front wrap panel that fastens with a heart belt. Keep reading to see the full construction and details. 

Lusting for Lavender: Simplicity 8746 Plaid Skirt Review (and Simplicity 7326 Hat Review)

Hello everyone! This week's post is about this matching beret and plaid skirt set. I created the skirt using Simplicity 8746, but altered the closure and used heart buckles. The beret and hair accessories were made using the leftover fabric with Simplicity 7326. Keep reading for all the details!

Rainbow Top: Stretch and Sew Pattern 310 Review

Hello everyone! This week's post is about a simple rainbow shirt made using Stretch & Sew 310. It was a super easy and satisfying project that was sewn in an afternoon. Let's get right into it! 

Big Mooo'd: Halloween Cow Costume (Simplicity 4178 and New Look 6035 Review)

This week's post has been a long time coming! This cow print look was my Halloween costume in 2018, and I'm finally getting around to writing this blog post. I used Simplicity 4178 for the hat and New Look 3065 for the skirt. This project was a bit more rushed than most of my projects, and I finished both pieces in one day. Let's get right into it!

Pink Heart Valentine's Coatigan: Schnittchen Coatigan Silvia Review

Happy Valentine's Day! This week's post is about my experience using Schnittchen's Coatigan Silvia pattern. Although I encountered a few problems while working on this coat, it was a fairly simple and quick project. Read on to find out more! 

Christine Haynes Emery Dress Review (Feline Frames Dress)

Hello everyone! This week's post will be about my experience using the Emery Dress sewing pattern by Christine Haynes. I realize that I'm extremely late to the party for this pattern, as it came out in 2013. However, the Emery dress features a timeless silhouette that is appropriate for many occasions.