Category Archives: COMMUNITY

The Mykonos shirt is a fun new take on the classic button up shirt. It is an oversized shirt; the kind you’d borrow from a boyfriend or perhaps grandpa. Sleeves rolled up, front left unbuttoned, it is the kind of shirt you put on and feel instantly confident and cool, without trying too hard.  I…

I’ve been avoiding making fitted pants for a while but decided to face my fears head-on with the RIVA Pants pattern. It’s a wide leg trouser with great details like front pleats, double welt pockets, double-belt loops and a relatively generous waistband fit. As daunting as it first seemed, a toile and some adjustments later…

I love wrap dresses, and I was drawn to the HANA Dress because of its casual elegance and sophistication. This style of dress also tends to be flattering on my hourglass figure. The dress is elevated with waist belt details, a 3/4 Dolman sleeve and a unique wrap design. There are 4 views- a long…

I’m so lucky to have had the chance to review the RIVA set; it’s one of my favourite patterns now. I almost missed out on this pattern and dismissed it at first because it’s so hard to see the garments in the photos. The cover photo shows a woman gazing off into the distance over…

This dress is the second piece of clothing I’ve sewed since forever so I was excited and nervous to try it. The first garment I made many years ago didn’t go very well and made me afraid to take the risk again. This time I decided to embrace the challenge with the CHARLIE midi dress…

I have been sewing garments (consistently) for about two years now, and I am still in awe of the wide range of fabrics available to sew. I chose a jacquard linen because: 1) I love the name and 2) I have little-no experience working with this fabric type. I have also always wanted to add…