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Sicily Slip Dress in Viscose Batiste from Mood Fabrics

September 2, 2020December 30, 2020by Alexis9 Comments on Sicily Slip Dress in Viscose Batiste from Mood Fabrics
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 [...]

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My All Year Capsule Plans

August 22, 2020December 30, 2020by Alexis2 Comments on My All Year Capsule Plans
My All Year Capsule Plans

Hey there reader! If you've been following me on Instagram you know I came up with a new way to plan my makes for myself. I haven't decided what to call my planning board yet (we may just call it a planning board lol) but overall I've fallen in love with this new way of [...]

Home, Sewing

Tweed Sabrina Skirt by Forget Me Not Patterns

July 28, 2020December 30, 2020by Alexis4 Comments on Tweed Sabrina Skirt by Forget Me Not Patterns
Tweed Sabrina Skirt by Forget Me Not Patterns

Hello reader, wishing you well vibes as you read this today. This post has taken awhile but due to pandemic I find I have to be kind to myself regarding its delay. This amazing creation of a pattern you see before you is the Sabrina Skirt by Forget Me Not Patterns. I've had the pleasure [...]

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4 Rotary Cutters You Should Have & Why

May 6, 2020December 30, 2020by Alexis19 Comments on 4 Rotary Cutters You Should Have & Why
4 Rotary Cutters You Should Have & Why

There are dozens of rotary cutters out there. Brands such as Olfa and Fiskars can have as many as 5 or more types of rotary cutters with various designs for different types of hobbies. There's also sizing to consider with 45mm and 60mm blades as well as the decision to go ergonomic or straight handle. [...]

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Vogue 9265 in Isa Salazar Fabric

April 28, 2020December 30, 2020by AlexisLeave a Comment on Vogue 9265 in Isa Salazar Fabric
Vogue 9265 in Isa Salazar Fabric

Hello my lovely readers, hope you're doing well currently in spite of world events and any personal ones you are facing. When we took the photos for this dress about a month ago, it was in a downtown area and it was a ghost town due to everything being closed. It was crazy! I have [...]

Home, Tutorials

Olive Roma Midi Skirt + Sewalong & Discount

April 10, 2020December 30, 2020by AlexisLeave a Comment on Olive Roma Midi Skirt + Sewalong & Discount
Olive Roma Midi Skirt + Sewalong & Discount

Greetings friends! I don't know about you but I haven't really been up for a photo shoot for any of the new things I've sewn lately. Going outside seems so lonely at times, the roads are empty and any business/shopping center is now a ghost town. Nevertheless I think I'll come out of the funk [...]

Home, Sewing

Distressed Bonded Knit Outfit with Measure Fabric

March 27, 2020December 30, 2020by Alexis4 Comments on Distressed Bonded Knit Outfit with Measure Fabric
Distressed Bonded Knit Outfit with Measure Fabric

Hey lovelies! I hope everyone is staying safe and following the ordinances according to wherever you live in the world. I live in a part of Texas where there is Shelter In Place currently set up so currently only going out for essentials and groceries etc. NEVERTHELESS, it did not stop me from doing this [...]

Sewing

The Victory Tank- Say Hello To Your New Favorite Tank Top by Chalk + Notch

July 24, 2019December 30, 2020by Alexis4 Comments on The Victory Tank- Say Hello To Your New Favorite Tank Top by Chalk + Notch
The Victory Tank- Say Hello To Your New Favorite Tank Top by Chalk + Notch

I want to preface this whole post by saying, I don't have many tank tops in my closet. I have TONS of Ogden Camis for wear and knit store bought camis for underneath tops, but not many tank tops. I believe it's because I've never truly been able to find the right fit from a [...]

Home, Sewing

Blue Striped Linen Goodness

June 21, 2019December 30, 2020by Alexis3 Comments on Blue Striped Linen Goodness
Blue Striped Linen Goodness

On my IG post several days ago I spoke about how we compromise comfort for style, I questioned "why can't we have both?". Well this look definitely gave me that opportunity and I hope to create more looks that do the same thing. This linen set is courtesy of fabric from A Thrifty Notion and [...]

Home, Tutorials

DIY Boho Fringe Clutch Tutorial

May 31, 2019December 30, 2020by Alexis2 Comments on DIY Boho Fringe Clutch Tutorial
DIY Boho Fringe Clutch Tutorial

I have seen this clutch ALL over the internet and it's stolen my fancy. While straw bags are definitely on trend, this DIY version is a make you can mix, match and alter to your heart's content with different kinds of trim. This tutorial is glue-free and does involve some sewing. For a no-sew tutorial [...]

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