Maybe, like me, you've always lusted after a certain indie darling wrap dress, but were put off by the fact that you would have to grade it up multiple sizes to fit your body? And maybe you were also deterred by the fact that it is designed for wovens and for knits and wondered how… Continue reading Wrap Dress Tutorial
Month: February 2019
Fitting the Deer and Doe Givre Dress
Over the summer (hence the old photos), I got the bug to find a pattern for a close fitting, knit, tank dress that could be used for layering. I figured my options were to either hack the Cashmerette Concord Tee or seek out something new. Deer and Doe had recently rolled out their new size… Continue reading Fitting the Deer and Doe Givre Dress
Decades of Style Ophelia Overalls
Can you believe I made overalls? No? Neither can I, but when Janet from Decades of Style reached out to me and asked if I would be willing to test this pattern, I just couldn't say no! I'd been planning to make pair of linen overalls for this coming summer but hadn't really found a… Continue reading Decades of Style Ophelia Overalls
An Elliot Sweater for Mom and New Labels
There is something I really love above the Elliot Sweater from Helen's Closet- and I'm not the only one! I have sewn five Elliot sweaters since the pattern was released last fall, I made three for myself and after my sister saw it, she requested one for Christmas. And then after my mom saw that,… Continue reading An Elliot Sweater for Mom and New Labels
Cashmerette Ellis Skirt
I hope you are all as excited as I am for the latest pattern from Cashmerette! Ever since I tested this Ellis Skirt back in the fall, it has been worn at least twice per week. Its amazing how it seems goes with everything in my closet, its like jeans but more comfortable and easier… Continue reading Cashmerette Ellis Skirt
The Green Violet 