The idea for this pattern review came up in the Capsule Wardrobe Sew Along group on Facebook – a really lovely group to be a part of if you are interested in sewing for yourself and/or the capsule wardrobe concept. Â Someone mentioned that a comparison of several of the free women’s leggings available would {…Continue Reading}
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Cozumel Shirt Dress :: One Thimble Issue 12
I made another pattern from One Thimble Issue 12 *affiliate link – the Cozumel Shirt by Winter Wear Designs.  The pattern is for sizes 1 – 14, and while it’s designed with boys in mind, it certainly can work for girls, especially with small changes like I made. I made a few stylistic changes for the look I {…Continue Reading}
Girls Brook Blossom Skirt :: One Thimble Issue 12
Next up for sewing my way through One Thimble Issue 12* is the Girls Brook Blossom Skirt by Orange Daisy Patterns. Â *Affiliate link – links to affiliate sites are designated by * throughout this post The Girls Brook Blossom Skirt is for girls’ sizes 2 – 20. Â This translates to cover waist dimensions from 21 {…Continue Reading}
#111 Dress :: One Thimble Issue 12
I was able to get some photos today of the #111 Dress (and top) that I made from Issue 12 of One Thimble* (affiliate link).  We live practically throwing distance from an amazing park that is a like a mini Central Park. I made both a dress and a shortened version that’s tunic length, both in {…Continue Reading}
Hoppe Jumpsuit :: Puffins
I took a super quick break in the midst of pattern preparation to make this adorable Hoppe Jumpsuit for Hadley.  It’s newly released by An of Straight Grain in collaboration with Fabienne from 128. When I say quick, I really do mean quick.  I cut the pieces one day and when I sat down to sew {…Continue Reading}
Legends Tops :: A Duo in Blush
You know by now that I am a fan of Terri from Sew Straight & Gather’s patterns. Â It began with the Uptown/Downtown Dress, then the Cousu Collection with the top and trousers turned shorts, back to Uptown/Downtown for myself, and now her most recent release, the Legends Top and Dress. I jumped right on buying {…Continue Reading}
Boyfriend Cardigan
Moving away from the True Bias portion of my Momiform Capsule Wardrobe, today is all about the Boyfriend Cardigan by Love Notions. This was my first time using a Love Notions pattern, and I was not disappointed.  Tami is a fellow Pattern Workshop (*affiliate link) student so I’ve been watching from the sidelines.  I knew she had {…Continue Reading}
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