Sewing vintage patterns: Simplicity 6365
My mom had this older Simplicity 6365 pattern in her stash and I decided to give it a try. I find it so interesting to try a vintage pattern and [...]
DIY wrap crop top: easy t shirt refashion
I just love refashioning t shirts. They're such quick projects, like less than half an hour! And the results can be awesome. For this project I used this oversized black [...]
How to sew an easy knit neckband
It's no secret that I love sewing with knits. I actually find them easier than a lot of wovens to work with. And they're such a comfy, every day option. [...]
Kalle shirt review: a linen button down shirt
I do love button up shirts, I find they're an easy and comfortable way to pull together an outfit. And when I started seeing the Kalle shirt and shirtdress pop [...]
How to patch the crotch of jeans: reinforce them before they wear out
In my last post I showed you how to mend a small rip in your jeans (if you missed that post, you can check it out HERE). And today I'm [...]
How to patch jeans with a small hole or rip
My husband and I just finished moving across the state and while unpacking his clothes in the new house, my husband (re)discovered one of his favorite pairs of jeans. He [...]
DIY party dress and tips for working with sequin tulle
Today I have another new post up on the Minerva blog! I was gifted this absolutely gorgeous sequin tulle, which I decided to use to make a party dress. Perfect [...]
Jalie Clara Leggings Pattern Review and Sewalong
I've been very much in need of leggings for the gym lately. I only had two pairs and one of them was already starting to fall apart. So of course [...]
DIY floral maxi dress: my first make for Minerva
Ok, I'm so excited to share that my first project for Minerva is live on their blog today! I made this amazing (and amazingly comfortable) floral maxi dress from a [...]
Men’s shirt refashion to tie front crop top
I haven't been feeling very inspired by my refashion pile lately. I don't really know what the problem has been, but I just wasn't feeling it. So, I decided I [...]