Reflections on 2025 & What’s Ahead for 2026
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, I’ve been taking time to reflect on the past year and all the ways it stretched, challenged, and excited me. Last year marked a major milestone in my life: my retirement after serving 21 years and 21 days in the United States Air Force. […]
This Ain’t a Dress—It’s a Whole Mood.Pattern: Monica Dress by The Fashionable Therapist
Some dresses are cute. Others are comfy. But this one? She’s got presence. When I picked this polka dot canvas, I wasn’t playing it safe—I wanted structure, sass, and just the right amount of vintage drama. The Monica Dress delivers all that and still leaves room to twirl. It’s giving Sunday brunch and gallery opening. […]
Classic sun dress with a beautiful twist
Misses Dress & Jumpsuit: Simplicity 9597 I’ve been crushing on this dress for so very long. It has been made by so many, using all different types of fabrics and so many different adjustments. It took me a while to decide what fabric to use, however, I think this may b my best pattern/fabric combo! […]
This Ain’t Even About Me—It’s About the Pants! – Simplicity 3036
Sometimes, a piece comes along that does all the talking for you—and these red pants? They’ve got plenty to say. When I started dreaming up this project, I knew I wanted a pair of statement pants—something bold, wearable, and full of personality. Not over-the-top, but definitely not blending into the background. I wanted that one […]
Wearing florals, but I’m not a florals girl…
Misses Jumpsuit: New Look 6554. I’m always admiring florals on others, but I’m convinced I’m just not a florals girl! But, I am becoming a knit girl! I’ve been sewing with more knits and truly enjoy working with them and it’s not as daunting as I initially thougtht. This jumpsuit was a last minute sew, […]
My dream Gardening overalls: The perfect blend of comfy for stylish gardening. – Know Me 2083
I’ve been dreaming of a pair of gardening overalls, so I finally decided to make my own! They have become my backyard staple. Every. Single. Time I go out into my backyard, I put these on. My family is already SICK OF ME!! But, I’m so excited to wear these every time I step into […]
This shirt should have been a dress – New Look 6491
Misses’ Dress: New Look 6491 So, I’m finally sharing this shirt I made last year during my deployment to Europe. It was one of first things I started, but one of the last things I finished. Using New Look 6491, I started out making a dress. Something about the colorful fabric and style of dress […]
Purple may just be my color!
Misses woven dress: McCalls 8361 Hey y’all! It’s National sewing month and I’ve been sewing my butt off. This dress is made using Ankara fabric. Although, I’ve sewed with Ankara many times as a bag maker, this is the first time using it to make a dress or any garment for that matter. The print […]
“The” Tote Bag
This style of bag has been all over my timeline, Pinterest board, I often see someone carrying it when I’m out and about, it’s everywhere. Marc Jacobs really hit gold when he released “The Tote Bag,” which I can only assume this pattern was inspired by. And it’s such a simple bag! I’d seen so […]
I made a Shacket
The shacket was all the rave last year, and I think they are still pretty popular. I mean, who knows. I only know that I was a big fa, though I couldn’t find one I really liked that was in my budget. So when I saw this fabric at Joann, I knew exactly what I […]