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Create This Look – Pink Floral Knit
Good Morning! I hope you all had a great weekend. This week my inspiration was the “Blossoms Up Dress” from ModCloth. The reason I chose this dress is because the print reminded me of a stretch knit we have & I liked how simple the shape of the dress is.
The fabric I chose is a lightweight 100% polyester stretch knit with a beautiful floral print. We also carry this print in yellow. Check it out below.
This print is lighter than Read More...
Create This Look – Black Sequin Spandex
Good Morning & Welcome back a another riveting edition of Create This Look! Even though ModCloth is sold out… this week I found myself inspired by the “Glam Of Action Jacket” from ModCloth. We have some really cool sequin materials & I know it can be difficult to figure out what to do with them. Keep an eye out for the links to our sequin collections later in this post.
I chose one of our sequin knits to create this look. Read More...
Create This Look – Red & Navy Plaid Cotton Batiste
Good Morning! This week I’ve been inspired by the “Beach House Brunch Jacket In Warm Plaid” from ModCloth. Not quite sure why they are calling it a jacket, I would call it a cardigan, but whatever. ;P This is such a great casual lightweight cardigan. The perfect addition to your wardrobe. It reminds me of a giant scarf with sleeves.
I chose our Red & Navy Plaid Cotton Batiste for this weeks look because I think the weight is similar to the Read More...
Create This Look – 2 Tone Chiffon – Mango
Happy Monday! I’ve been waiting for ModCloth to restock this dress, but I’m impatient, so I going to share it with you now! ;P The dress is called “Marvelous In Manhattan.” This is such a super cute style, so fun for spring.
I chose our 2 Tone Chiffon, but I went with a Mango color instead of this Coral color. We do have a coral color that is really similar, but we have more of the Mango color in stock. Read More...
Make Your Own Joggers
Joggers have made a comeback! All you have to do is attend your local college sports event or walk the aisles of Target and you’ll witness a veritable Joggers Fashion Show!
I was recently given a chance to try the M is for Moto Joggers sewing pattern by a new designer, Hatchings Patterns. Elizabeth asked me to join a blogging tour to get the word out about the pattern and I had a great time making several pairs. You can see Read More...
Create This Look – Small Black Floral Rayon
Good Morning everyone! This week I was inspired by the “Custard Stand In Awe Top In Black Floral” from ModCloth. Unfortunately they no longer carry this floral, but they do have the same top in a polkadot print.
The pattern I chose is S1113 by Simplicity. This pattern comes with a variety of options, including sheer inserts. I recommend using view B, with or without the insert. According to ModCloth, the polkadot top they have in stock is made of Read More...
Create This Look – Teal Floral Chiffon
Hello! & Welcome Back! I hope you have been enjoying this campaign. I sure enjoy creating them. ;D This weeks look is inspired by the “Infinite Options Top in Cerulean” from ModCloth.
I love everything about this top. The shape, the color, & the print is beautiful. The inspiration top is made using what looks like a lightweight stretch jersey or knit. The fabric I chose uses the same exact print, but its chiffon. I know I have seen tops like Read More...
Double Tier Women’s Tank Top
If you’re still facing the heat in your area, you might want to pick up the Tank, Double Tier Tank and Crop Top Pattern by Seamingly Smitten. This is a printable PDF pattern so if you’ve never worked with PDF patterns before, this post has a great explanation for how they work!
The subtitle at the top of the Tank, Double Tier Tank and Crop Pattern by Seamingly Smitten says, “sewing patterns for beginners”. Though this is a knit-only pattern, there is Read More...
Mixing Knits & Wovens
If you’ve been out shopping lately, you’ve noticed the trend of mixing knits and wovens. The result is comfortable, but a step up from the every day t-shirt and the combination works great for both work or casual!
If you’ve worked with knits before, you know these tips:
Use a ballpoint or stretch needle
Adjust your pressure foot pressure to be a little less than usual
Seam with a narrow zigzag
Hem with a wide zigzag, decorative stitch or double needle
Don’t stretch as you sew, just Read More...
Otium Top in Sweater Knit
Knit fabrics are sometimes intimidating for those new to sewing garments or new to sewing in general, but let’s face it – we all LIVE in knits. They’re comfy and flexible and once you get the hang of it, a breeze to sew! I recently took part in a pattern tour in which the Pattern Designer gave out her pattern to a few families to sew up their version and spread the word about it. I live just a Read More...