January Coat Making Party

This month I had the privilege of hosting a #coatmakingparty on Instagram with Tihana, Jen and Nicole.  We had a blast making coats together and watching people join in and make there own. Thanks to all our sponsors and everyone who participated. I love these parties because they motivate me to complete a big project… Continue reading January Coat Making Party

Halifax Ruffle Collar Tutorial with Hey June

I'm so excited to share this sweater tutorial with you! I've teamed up with Hey June to bring you this fun hack on a tried and true pattern, the Halifax Hoodie. I fell in love with this style when I saw something similar on a ready-to-wear piece. I love the feminine detail the ruffle adds… Continue reading Halifax Ruffle Collar Tutorial with Hey June

McCall’s M7407 Dress with Stylish Fabric

The perfect flared dress! McCall's pattern M7407 features a center front and back seam, so the skirt ends up being super full and fun. I compared it with the Ebony Dress when making my pattern decision, but I wanted more flare and swing. Pattern M7407 calls for 3 3/4 yards of fabric for View B.… Continue reading McCall’s M7407 Dress with Stylish Fabric

Indigo Dyeing – Shibori Techniques

Nothing white in my house is safe anymore. We got our hands dirty this summer and learned a lot about dyeing. I did some Tye-dyeing with my son early in the spring and now I'm hooked on Indigo Dyeing and Shibori techniques. Shibori is a beautiful Japanese method of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding,… Continue reading Indigo Dyeing – Shibori Techniques

Fringe Dress – Chalk and Notch

The Fringe Dress/Blouse is a fabulous make for so many reasons. This dramatic hem is super on trend right now. I love the optional waist ties to give the dress a little more shape, and the gathered skirt is super fun and flattering. Also can I just take a moment to rave about this Tencel… Continue reading Fringe Dress – Chalk and Notch

Pony Tank – Swim Cover-up – Tibble Fork

I've been wearing this Pony Tank Dress as a swim cover-up ALL SUMMER LONG! I'm super obsessed. At first I wasn't sure I would make this pattern because I don't wear tanks, but I needed a new swim dress, and this Rayon/Spandex fabric was the perfect pair for the pattern.  I'm so glad I did… Continue reading Pony Tank – Swim Cover-up – Tibble Fork