Although summer is my favorite season, the enthusiasm and desperation with which I look forward to spring is simply unparalleled. It's like I can feel the shroud of a gloomy winter finally lifting off and the sun coming out, bringing with it so much hope! Spring for me is invigorating and inspiring. I am full…
Celia Top – Coffee and Thread Patterns

Hi friends Happy New year!!! I hope 2021 is going to be great for all of us! I am definitely hopeful and excited to see everything that this year has in store for us. One of my first makes this year, is this lovely pattern that I tested for Olga from Coffee and thread patterns.…
Pine Cove Pajamas – Itch to Stitch Patterns

Happy Sunday friends! Today, I want to quickly share one of my recent sewing projects, the Pine Cove Pajamas by Itch to Stitch Patterns. Every year, as soon as December approaches, I am careful not to commit to sewing pattern tests or blog posts because there's so much else going on during holiday season. This…
Another Madrid Dress

Hi friends I wore my very favorite Madrid dress for thanksgiving last week and realized that I never shared it on my blog here. Even if it was just us and the kids, it was nice to dress up and take some fun family pictures. The dress is made from Viscose twill that was gifted…
Wheaton Windbreaker – Hey June Handmade

Hello friends I am bursting with happiness writing about this jacket. I feel such a sense of accomplishment and pride every time I wear it and even now as I write about it. The Wheaton Windbreaker which comes in sizes 0 - 30 is a cropped casual jacket designed for woven fabrics. It features a…
Castlepoint Skirt – Sew Beautiful Book

Hi friends We are on the sixth day of promoting patterns from Kennis Wong's Book "SEW BEAUTIFUL". The book includes 8 beautiful and stylish patterns that will help you create garments that can be worn through the year. I found the designs both beginner friendly and practical for every day wear. The patterns range from…
Fortuna Pants and Shorts – Sew Beautiful Book

Good morning friends! Blogging for the fifth day in a row?! That is definitely some sort of record on the blog here! I didn't want the week to get away before I wrote about my second favorite pattern in the book. The Fortunas are mid-rise pants that are designed for bottom weight knits and come…
Carlsbad Cardigan – Sew Beautiful Book

Hey friends The Carlsbad Cardigan is the fourth pattern in Kennis Wong's book SEW BEAUTIFUL. The book has 8 simple and elegant patterns along with beginner friendly instructions and tips on how to make stylish handmade clothing for yourself. The beauty and simplicity of these patterns appeal to me and my everyday life. These are…
Prague Top – Sew Beautiful Book

Hi friends, Today I'm sharing the third pattern from Kennis Wong's book SEW BEAUTIFUL: MAKE STYLISH HANDMADE CLOTHING WITH SIMPLE STITCH-AND-WEAR PATTERNS. The book which includes 8 stylish and beautiful beginner-friendly patterns is now available for preorder on Amazon here and will be released on Dec 8, 2020. If you want to take a look at my makes from…
Taktsang Dolman Wrap – Sew Beautiful Book

Hi friends, I am so happy to share my Taktsang Dolman wrap with you today. If you haven't already heard, this is the second pattern from Kennis's new book SEW BEAUTIFUL: MAKE STYLISH HANDMADE CLOTHING WITH SIMPLE STITCH-AND-WEAR PATTERNS. The book is available for preorder on Amazon here and will be released on Dec 8,…