FABRIC REVIEWS

A few years ago I stumbled upon a jacket by the company Flainer. A floral print quilted jacket, on a black background. I’ve been dreaming of this jacket for a …

I think often cotton poplin invokes the image of dress shirts and preppy clothes. When I was asked if I wanted to review this fabric, I was excited. I love …

A shirt dress is a style that looks beautiful on any figure. Wear it with comfortable shoes and get ready for the weekend. Under the blazer and get a set …

Oxytocin. The hormone responsible for the squishy feeling you get inside when you hug someone you love or stroke a fluffy dog. And, I found out while I was pregnant, …

If you have read other articles of mine you may see a theme in what I tend to sew. Big pants. Button-ups. But I have been leaning into sewing dresses …

We made a neutral colored top that’s not at all neutral in shape. Neutral is simply something that goes with many other things. This top is neutral in color but …

I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling uninspired and, truthfully, not good enough during the winter months. When it comes to my creative energy and output, winter becomes a time …

When I received an offer to try a new poplin fabric, I immediately turned my attention to the Mary Black print. I imagined an airy delicate dress with a collar …

There is no question that I love linen. Living in a climate where it is warm and humid almost three seasons. Finding linen in all the colors that you want …

Do you ever see a designer dress or RTW (ready to wear) style that you fall in love with? Do you follow that love with “I could make that”? My …

Ya’ll, I don’t know what has gotten into me since moving to the Pacific Northwest, but all I want to wear is fun clothes. It feels like every outing is …

As a millennial, I’m in a constant battle with my wardrobe. I’ve branched out a lot in recent years and started incorporating more color and pattern in my closet, but …

When I first got asked if I wanted to test the new FS cotton fabric, it was a big HECK YES from me. This might sound extremely silly, over the …

As a pre-teen, I would cut out images from fashion magazines and create new outfits in a notebook. I made sure they were complete looks; shoes, accessories, you name it. …

As summer winds down in the Northern Hemisphere and we collectively mosey (or for some of us, beeline) towards all things plaid and pumpkin, I decided instead to purchase what …

In recent months, I’ve really been trying to break out of my sewing comfort zone. I love florals and neutrals, anything with ease and elastic, especially a flowy dress. I’ve …