As many of you know, I am not a dress person—I live in jeans and cozy knits. Dressing up usually includes black (or plum or grey) pants and a sweater or rayon blouse depending on the weather. This poses a problem when a special event comes around. Well, last month a group of Seattle-area sewists …
I should preface this post by noting that what is “frosting” in my closet may be cake in yours. My cake is jeans, t-shirts and sweaters/sweatshirts. I live a simple life and anything outside this small box is outside my comfort zone, aka “frosting”. You may need to get to ball gown status before entering …
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Fall is all about layers, texture and color and we love seeing how we can combine all three in our seasonal wardrobe. In planning our fall sewing we kept coming back to five staple patterns that create an amazing palette for transitioning into the colder months. With clean lines, classic styles and effortless versatility, these …
Fall is upon us and we can’t wait to settle in for a few months of sewing, crafting and creating inside! Time for hot cider, cozy fires and a pile of cozy fabrics ready to be sewn. The biggest question is what to sew first? This year’s Fall Style Tour didn’t help our predicament—with so …
After months of waiting my favorite season of the year is finally here! This summer was particularly hot here in the Pacific Northwest, so the crisp fall days, grey skies and cool showers are a welcome change. The arrival of fall also means that it is finally time to break out all the fall layers …
Fall is finally here! After a long, hot summer we are so excited for cooler temperatures, falling leaves and cozy layers. The arrival of the new season also means it is finally time to reveal our latest fabric collection! After months of planning, we are excited to reveal over 150 new fabrics ready for your fall …
During my return to bag making this year there is one pattern that kept peaking my interest—Grainline Studio’s Portside Travel Set. After seeing so many amazing versions pop up on my Instagram feed and taking a deep dive into #portsidetravelset for even more inspiration, I knew this pattern had to be on my must sew …
