As I eluded to in my post about my paper patterns, I have some really fun and exciting things in store for Straight Stitch Designs this year. Don’t worry, after I wrap up a couple little things I will finally be getting back to what started this whole thing, pattern drafting. My head is swirling with …
No Tape Needed
I have many fun things in store for Straight Stitch Designs in the coming months, I am just so excited about them all I decided to go ahead and show you my first new product hitting the shop for presales tomorrow. Paper Patterns! I have been working hard on all of the details for these patterns and …
Random Guy in a Hostel
You never know how one moment can change your life forever. I dont normally share this type of thing on the blog but I couldn t let this day pass without some mention, because everything I am today comes from that moment. 10 years ago I was a carefree 22 year old living and working in Cairo Egypt. Teaching …
Don’t Fear the Double Pleat
So excited to finally be showing you the ins and outs of the Capitol Hill pattern I created for the Sew Fab Bundle. You still have until tomorrow to purchase the whole bundle so make sure to snag your copy before it’s too late. If you are looking for some of the other patterns from the …
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
When I buy a pattern I want to be able to get more than one use out of it, even if the pattern doesn’t give multiple options. It is all part of the fun to see what you can do with a pattern by changing a few things or even doing something as simple as …
Rocking the Sew Fab Bundle
As a designer in the Sew Fab Bundle Sale I got the full bundle about a week before the sale went live. I had these grand plans to sew up the whole collection and blog about them individually and then I realized my reality was much less ambitious. I am pretty happy to say that …
Perfect West Coast Accessory
I am pretty much convinced that there is no better place to live than the West Coast of the US and Canada. Some may disagree (like my husband) but you really can’t beat the amazing weather we get. Our Fall is crisp and clean with rain and grey to cuddle up and relax and our winter …
Sew Fab Bundle Release
This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase the Sew Fab Bundle through those links I earn a percentage of the sale. Thank you so much for supporting the Sew Fab Sale! We all appreciate your business! I can’t believe it’s time again for another Sew Fab Pattern Sale, can you? It feels like the …
Christmas Jams with Perfect Ruffles
When the ladies at Once Upon a Sewing Machine reached out and asked if I would join their Holiday PJ Tour I enthusiastically said yes. Both Rachel and Donna have been amazing help to me with my pattern testing so it is fun to return the blog love and help with their tour. I am a …
Comfy, Cozy and Stylish
It’s no secret that I am all about upgrading the mommy wardrobe but still being completely functional. I do not have time in my life to sew up clothes that I will never wear again, everything I sew has to have a purpose in my wardrobe or it’s not happening. Kaysie of kzjo’studio has been …