Road trips are fun. Road trips that involve fabric stores are even better! Recently I headed into the Indianapolis area and The French Seam, where I spent a fun afternoon shopping and talking all things sewing. The Shop I found The French Seam easily on-line, and the directions and store info were all up to date. The location of this store is near a major shopping area and conveniently right off the I-69 highway- so super easy to find and get to. The French Seam is not a huge shop; ... Read More about Sewing in Indiana: The French Seam
Making the Fenway Bra
When Orange Lingerie announced the release of a new bra pattern, The Fenway Bra, I knew I had to drop everything and get it made! This post describes the process as well as my thoughts on the first frameless bra I've made. The Fenway Bra While the Tigers and Red Sox battled it out in Detroit this weekend, I celebrated by making the new Fenway Bra by Orange Lingerie. I've made her other bra patterns (read more about those here) and loved the outcome. New to this lineup is the Fenway Bra, ... Read More about Making the Fenway Bra
Virginia Leggings
Sewing the Virginia Leggings Pattern, was a big step in the right direction toward creating a me-made wardrobe. The pattern is simple to make and incorporates great style details like a slouchy ankle hem and attractive overall silhouette. This was my first time sewing leggings, but it won't be the last time I make the Virginia Leggings Pattern by Megan Nielsen! Background This pattern was included in the Project #SewMyStyle repertoire, and the featured make for March. I have to admit, ... Read More about Virginia Leggings
Merchant & Mills Heron Wrap Top
I recently discovered (and devoured) the Merchant & Mills Workbook. After putting my eyes back in my head, I set out to make a few items from this gorgeous book. My first garment was the Curlew T Shirt which you can read about here. Continuing through the Workbook, this post describes my making of the Heron Wrap Top. With its structured and unique style, the Merchant & Mills Heron Wrap Top is a rewarding sewing project and a wardrobe highlight. Book & Pattern The Workbook was my first ... Read More about Merchant & Mills Heron Wrap Top
Merchant & Mills Curlew T Shirt
I recently acquired the Merchant & Mills Workbook and have been devouring the content. My first make from this collection is the Curlew T Shirt which is a bias cut top whose elegant lines can be either dressed up or down. I've described the making process in this post as well as my thoughts on working on the bias. On the BiasQuite a bit of time has elapsed since I made a garment cut entirely on the bias. When I got my copy of the Merchant & Mills Workbook, I knew it was time to get my ... Read More about Merchant & Mills Curlew T Shirt