Toadstool Rayon M7969

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have a fabric that I love so much and I save it for so long without sewing it because I’m waiting for the PERFECT pattern that is worthy of it that when I go to actually cut it I feel…stressed? No? Just me? That’s basically the story of this toadstool print rayon…
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V8955, A Love Letter

Today, I bring you four versions of the same pattern! This is definitely one of my TNT (tried ‘n’ true) patterns, although it’s kind of unusual to fall into that category because it’s not a simple dress, or a t-shirt, or a pair of versatile pants. Instead, I submit to you: V8955. Yup. Not only is it a Big 4…
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Black Crinkle Linen V1585

Full disclosure: I cut this dress out at LEAST six months ago, but probably longer if I’m being honest. The pattern is V1585, designed by Rachel Comey and sewn by many people on the internet already. I was intrigued by the interesting shape of it, which is something I often notice with Rachel Comey’s designs. I got some crinkle linen…
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Five Handmade Bridesmaids’ Dresses! (B6453, M6713, M7350)

The official wedding photos are back from my uncle’s wedding! And I got permission from the photographer Chelsea (at Storied Exposure) to use any photos I wanted on the blog, so here we are. 🙂 Chelsea was really lovely to work with and really put everyone at ease during the event. You can check her out on her Facebook page…
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Making Bridesmaids’ Dresses, Pt. 1

My uncle and his fiancée approached me a few months ago to ask if I would be willing to make the bridesmaids’ dresses for their wedding in August 2018. They were going to pay me, and each bridesmaid would pay for their share of the materials used. I said yes, but that I’d like to do the labour/sewing as my…
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