Women’s Patterns
Tie Back Tank Sew-A-Long: Side Seams
Welcome back to the Tie Back Tank SewAlong! Today we will be sewing our side seams- pretty quick and easy! If you still need the pattern, you can grab it here (aff link). Catching up? Check out these videos from the past couple days: Pattern Options, Fabric, and Supplies Printing your pattern, Cutting Fabric, and Sewing…
Read MoreEating Dino-nuggets in style with the Brunch Blouse!
Most of my “brunches” consist of frozen dino-nuggets, applesauce and goldfish crackers, but that didn’t stop me from jumping in on the latest Patterns for Pirates release: the Brunch Blouse! Despite my less-than-glamourous lunch dates, I was delighted by all the options in this pattern, particularly the placket option- as it means easy and fashionable…
Read MoreTie Back Tank SewAlong: Neck and Arm Binding or Bands
Welcome back to the Tie Back Tank SewAlong! Today we will be attaching our neck and arm bands or binding! If you still need the pattern, you can grab it here (aff link). Catching up? Check out these videos from the past couple days: Pattern Options, Fabric, and Supplies Printing your pattern, Cutting Fabric, and…
Read MoreTie Back Tank SewAlong: Sleeve Hack!
I’m really excited to share a hack I developed for the Tie Back Tank SewAlong this week- a sleeved version! What’s even better is that you don’t have to purchase another pattern to make this yourself- the sleeves and body I’m using are from the FREE Green Tee (join the Greenstyle Facebook group to get…
Read MoreTie Back Tank SewAlong: Back and Shoulders
Welcome to Part 2 of the Tie Back Tank Sewalong! If you don’t have the pattern yet, you can grab it here! Yesterday, we discussed pattern options, supplies, and fabric choices! (read that post here) Today, I’m going to be showing you the following: How to print and assemble the pattern How to hem the…
Read MoreRich People Wear Matching Pajamas
So I’ve always had this fantasy in my head, that when I really had some extra money, like lots and lots of extra money, that I’d have a whole wardrobe full of matching pajamas. And that not only would I wear these amazing matching PJs every night, but that my kids and husband would have…
Read MoreTie Back Tank SewAlong: Supplies and Options!
I’m excited to be offering a SewAlong for the Tie Back Tank by Greenstyle Creations (blogged previously here) this week over at So Sew English Sew-A-Longs (did you know they have a seperate sewalong group where all the cool cats are at?). Note: TODAY is the last day to grab your pattern for 25% off (code…
Read More“What can WE do?”
I’ve been trying to teach my boys more about current events, now that they are almost 7 and have the maturity to understand more of the bigger picture outside their small circles. One thing we covered this week was the devastation brought about by Hurricane Harvey, the local fires (which are VERY obvious to us,…
Read MoreGreenstyle FitCapsule (Part 1!)
I’ve hung around the sewing community long enough to be familiar with the concept of a capsule wardrobe, a small collection of coordinating clothing usually organized around a season or theme. Despite being interested in the concept, I’ve never sewn one, for a few reasons. One, I prefer to be rather spontaneous with my fabric/pattern…
Read MoreFall Wovens: Ravanna Pants!
A couple weeks ago, I wrote a post detailing my fall woven sewing plans. These types of plans are always a little scary for me to write out, because while they keep me motivated they also feel a bit restricting- what if I want to diverge from my plan? Would anyone notice or be disappointed?…
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