If you're reading this right now, I want to just say that I truly admire you. For what you may ask? For your very existence. For taking the time to read this post. For the fact that you made it through 2020 and found yourself here in the moment willing to listen to me rant. [...]
Author: Alexis
Welcome! This blog was built to inspire creative freedom to everyone reading it. I hope that the things I make, say and do get you thinking and motivated to do something great for yourself. If you like what you're reading, follow me for more of my journey! - Lex
Calvin Wrap Dress in Diamond Viscose
True Bias provided the Calvin Wrap dress pattern and payment for this collaboration. This blog post is of my own initiative and opinions. The thoughts and feelings included are my own. This blog post was not a part of the collaboration. Hello friends, so happy to share this make and all of it's wonder. I [...]
Corduroy Acajou Pants by Deer & Doe
Hello friends! The Deer and Doe Fall and Winter Collection recently released and I had the opportunity to make their Acajou Pants from the collection! The pants have a cocoon silhouette with seams down the middle front and side pockets and a single pock in the back. I made mine in a olive 21 wale [...]
Handsewing 101: Thimbles & Beeswax- Handsewing Essentials
Hey there reader and welcome to some more Handsewing 101! Today we are talking about handsewing essentials, namely thimbles and beeswax. Calling them "essentials" is actually ironic because really, neither of these tools is COMPLETELY necessary for handsewing. However, both can highly enhance your efficiency and the quality of your work while also serving as [...]
Handsewing 101: Choosing the Right Thread
Hey there reader and welcome to this section of the blog where we discuss all things handsewing. Yesterday we talked about choosing the right needles for our apparel sewing projects. In summary we discussed that the size of your needle depends on the thickness of your fabric and the type of stitching you are doing. [...]
Handsewing 101: Why Handsew Garments? + Choosing Fabric and Needles
Welcome to Hand-sewing 101 this week on the blog! This is the first post in this series where I will be discussing how to sew beautiful handmade garments and projects by hand-sewing. No sewing machine needed. If you don't already know I'm starting a business that will be teaching you how to hand sew with [...]
Sicily Slip Dress in Viscose Batiste from Mood Fabrics
Hey reader, and happy National Sewing Month! Such a pleasure to share this make with you as it struck me completely out of my comfort zone. This dress is the Sicily Slip Dress by Sewing Patterns by Masin and it definitely drew me in as it was a lovely simple but beautiful staple piece I [...]
Intentional Sewing Pt 3: How I Am Living (and sewing) Intentionally
Happy Friday Reader! If you've been following along with this blog series I truly thank you and hope you've enjoyed the ride. Part one discussed intentional making, what it is and why I pivoted towards it. Part two is where I gave some suggestions on where you can start in your intentional making journey. Today [...]
Intentional Sewing Pt 2: The Action
If you read part 1 of this 3 parter you'll have seen how I pivoted in my life to come to a point of slow living and intentional actions as a daily practice. This wasn't easy and came with a lot of thought and planning which I wanted to discuss in this post specifically in [...]
Intentional Sewing PT 1: The Switch Up
Hey there readers, I have so much to catch you up on, indulge me? This year's been a crazy one but it's no secret that the night is always darkest before the dawn, pressure makes diamonds and all that jazz. Basically... Dark times produce the most beautiful results and I believe I personally have felt [...]
