Go ask Alisa – DIY capsule wardrobe one stitch at a time!
DIY capsule wardrobe one stitch at a time!
Happy Friday, sewing community! Another week is over and it seems like summer is almost over. I don’t think I will be making any summer wardrobe additions this season (maybe, I am not sure), since I am already looking at voids and gaps to fill in my fall/winter wardrobe. I also haven’t posted my capsule … Continue reading Hack for Seamwork’s York
This week The Monthly Stitch collective is encouraging us to try new Indie Pattern Designers in order to discover new and interesting perspectives on modern dressmaking. I have been looking at Style Arc for quite some time, but for some reason the cartoon models always made me feel unsure about their patterns. Something subconscious I … Continue reading Barb Pants are new to me! For IPM
Discovery and wisdom of the past month: “Change in location will change your wardrobe”. And who would of thought that summer in TN is so rainy? Which in itself is a wonderful thing, and of course needs additional time for sewing. Long sleeves are getting back into my summer wardrobe and what could be nicer … Continue reading In need of a summer jacket!!!
Hello, sewcialists! Sewing is exciting, but can quickly get expensive if you count the price of the pattern, fabric and notions. I use each pattern at least twice, but I have couple of free patterns that I love using on a regular basis. Majority of free patterns are either very simple, or boxy, but this one … Continue reading My favorite FREE blouse pattern
Make this breezy summer cardigan in 3 hrs with free pattern! Here in Las Vegas it gets hot pretty quick – and it is a no-brainer what to wear on those hot summer days. The tricky part is the evening weather, it gets colder towards the night and I always find myself searching for a … Continue reading Breezy cardigan with FREE pattern
As mentioned many, many times before – fabric is the key to success of your project. If you love watching “Project Runway” just as much as I do, you know that Tim Gunn always says: “Designers, your success starts and ends at Mood!”. With this simple shift dress project all you need is couple of … Continue reading Simple shift dress with FREE pattern
Follow me on Pinterest *** Kollabora *** Bloglovin *** BurdaStyle Sewing pants is never easy, there are a lot of details to be aware of. Especially with skinny pants, everything needs to be immaculate, otherwise you might end up looking silly. My first take on sewing pants was a huge success, at least for me. … Continue reading Sewing skinny pants! Take two in baby blue
Go ask Alisa - DIY capsule wardrobe one stitch at a time! 