So, I really, really want to share with you what I made for the Wear to Where Blog Tour Spring 2016 edition! I’m super proud of myself, because my jeans skirt has turned out awesome. Like really awesome. As in I was worried about whether it would fit, whether I could pull off sewing with …
Peekaboo Patterns Blouson Top (Bahama Mama Swimwear)
While not part of my capsule wardrobe, this swimsuit is a great addition to my clothing collection. Not only is the top a great swimsuit top, but it also will be a nice top for the summer. When I had the opportunity to test Peekaboo Patterns’ latest addition to their Bahama Mama collection, I jumped …
The Capsule Wardrobe in a Week-ish Challenge
Back in February, before we moved, while I was packing, Becca DuVal of Free Notion proposed a challenge: Create a capsule wardrobe in a week. I thought this was a brilliant idea, but because my fabric needed to be going into, rather than coming out of, boxes, I had to put off participation. That didn’t …
Wear to Where? Fashion & Sewing Tour: Touring Your City
So there I was, hanging out on Facebook, when I saw this call for participants in an intriguing-sounding blog tour. The fabulous Katy McKinley of Wild & Wanderful and Angelica Ross of Gardening in High Heels came up with the idea to have a series of posts written by sewists and fashion bloggers dedicated to suggestions of …
Badgley Mischka Holiday Collection at Rent the Runway
*This is a sponsored post with affiliate links, however, all opinions in this post are my own.* Anyone who has been paying attention to this blog for a little while knows that I have a “slight” Badgley Mischka obsession. I still want to make the James Bond type dress from last year’s Vogue winter and …
Patterns for Pirates’ Grandpa Cardi & Cpt. Mack’s Cardis
Who doesn’t love a good cardigan? I know I’m a big fan, and I wear them a lot of the year. When Judy Hale at Patterns for Pirates did a tester call for a cardigan pattern for women and children, I was really excited and had to sign right up. I had some more of …
So Much Snark: McCall’s and Vogue Have Early Fall Collections Out
Oh boy, so I still have a LOT of unpacking to do before I can sew again. But we’re here; we’re in Wichita (just in time for some street flooding, which we avoided, but still! Hello Rain!), and mid-moving, McCall’s and Vogue came out with stuff for fall. I couldn’t let this release go without …
Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater Test Review
A couple months ago, I had the honor of working with an amazing designer, Lisa at Paprika Patterns. You may know her as the pattern maker of the Jade skirt – that skirt we all pinned on our Pinterest boards (rumor has it, she’s extending the sizes of that soon, so those of us who …
Lingerie Shopping Gift Guide from Hips & Curves
Be prepared to hand the computer over to your husband (or boyfriend, or girlfriend – your partner). Be sure the kids are in bed or otherwise occupied. Here are some great finds from Hips & Curves, a lingerie shop that carries cute & sexy things in plus sizes. *This post contains affiliate links. Should you …
Celebrate Rent the Runway’s 5th Anniversary!
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Rent the Runway is celebrating their 5th anniversary. In honor of this occasion, they partnered with designers to create their exclusive 5Y Collection. To start celebrating with Rent the Runway, shop for a dress or …
