Have you ever tried to create a blouse from a dress pattern? It is a simple process, you just need to pay attention to a few key tweaks. Some sewers would rather just buy a blouse pattern but this method helps you create more than one look without spending more money. I will share the following changes and keys to making a cowl sleeve dress into a cowl sleeve blouse. The excitement was real when I received my "Shapes of Beauty" from my Jewels fabric pattern collection in poly crepe de chine ... continue reading...
Sew a Vintage Tweed Jacket
Going thrifting is always a joy and a surprise as you never know what treasure you are going to find. I often find great fabric at my local Value Village as well as sewing patterns. This lovely pink tweed fabric was just enough for either a skirt or short jacket. And it was only eight dollars! But I wasn't sure what I would make until I found a McCall's 5585 pattern from 1991. The pattern was an updated 90s version of the Chanel tweed jacket. I knew right away that I would use the pink fabric to ... continue reading...
How to Make Your Creative Practice Mindful
Mindfulness can be useful in any practice including your creative practice. Mindfulness is important for your creative practice because it creates intentionality and an attunement with all that you do. It takes your values and beliefs and weaves them into your creations. If you create for work, for fun or both this post is for you. In this post, I will be covering what mindfulness is, why it is crucial to make your practice the best it can be and tips for how to incorporate it into your every ... continue reading...
Jeweled Bow Blouse
After receiving my gorgeous "Jeweled Splendor" fabric from my Jewels Collection in poly crepe de chine from Spoonflower, I knew I wanted to make a bow blouse. The fabric was so soft and had a beautiful drape. I had created the bow blouse previously from a retro 1983 Stitch 'n' Save McCall's pattern and I knew it would be a perfect match for the fabric. In the following video, you will be able to see how lovely the fabric is. Follow along with this lovely make and learn some tips for your own ... continue reading...
DIY Reversible Kimono Jacket
One of my go to pieces in my wardrobe has always been a blazer. A blazer gives an outfit a classy feel whether dressed up or casual. Another one of my favorite pieces is a cardigan. I wanted to marry the two together to create my own vision of a blazer mixed with a cardigan and a touch of kimono/robe feel. When I created the jeweled ladies pattern called "Adorned", the image in my mind was of a flowing robe. The large print is best displayed with a longer garment, so I took my inspiration and ... continue reading...
