Category: sewing tips

LOLA PATTERN BY STAYSTICH PATTERN CO

Happy fall everyone! Jumping into Fall 2021 I planned to sew with more knits. I began this in my last post featuring the Muse Bodysuit. I’ve sewn knits a handful of times. I’m not as comfortable drafting knit patterns or finishing the seams so I’ve purchased a few patterns to grow my skills. I created…

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MUSE BODYSUIT BY HANDMADEBYKARLY

THE MUSE BODYSUIT by Handmade by Karly caught my eye because along with printed instructions, Karly has a YouTube tutorial. And, each size can be printed separately. A bodysuit is more of a “at home” outfit for me since it’s snug and very low cut. It works for an outing because I can layer a…

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THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA CITRUS SET

This lovely fabric “The Girl from Ipanema” is purchased from Mood Fabrics. This fabric has a watermelon background color with lemons, pineapples and leaves. I ordered 4.5 yards. I have a yard remaining after sewing this set. My “The Girl From Ipanema” set is unlined. A lightweight cotton bastiste would be ideal if you want…

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