Category: Me-Made Wardrobe

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Handmade Fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe, Sewing, Sewing + DIY

Elastic Waist Gathered Skirt Tutorial

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Elastic Waist Gathered Skirt Tutorial

Whether you’re looking for the perfect beginner sewing project or just something easy you can whip up in an afternoon, this elastic waist gathered skirt tutorial is for you! This simple gathered skirt is a wardrobe staple, and super easy to make! Using only a few squares of fabric, this project is excellent for beginner sewists. Bonus- it has pockets! Add one to your summer wardrobe by following this elastic waist gathered skirt tutorial- just keep reading to find out how!

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Handmade Fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe, Sewing

McCall’s 7969 Sewing Pattern Review

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McCall’s 7969 Sewing Pattern Review

After seeing post after post of this swoon-worthy dress on Instagram, I decided to finally hop on the McCall’s M7969 train. I’m so glad I did because this easygoing piece with a breezy feel could not be more perfect for spring! In this McCall’s 7969 sewing pattern review, I’m talking all about which size range I chose to fit my pregnant belly, adding pockets to a dress pattern, and giving my final thoughts on the pattern instructions. Read the full post to find out more!

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Handmade Fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe, Sewing, Sewing + DIY

You Baby: My Billie Sweatshirt Dress from Tilly and the Buttons

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You Baby: My Billie Sweatshirt Dress from Tilly and the Buttons

The first maternity-friendly addition to my handmade wardrobe: The Billie Sweatshirt Dress from Tilly and the Buttons. Find all the details about this make, including how I embroidered my family’s heart-shaped initials onto it, in this blog post!

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Goal Setting, Knit + Crochet, Me-Made Wardrobe, Sewing, Sewing + DIY

What I’m Working On In February

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What I’m Working On In February

I finally got my sewjo back and I am more than ready to dive into a few spring-ready makes this month. I am beyond over the cold weather and grey days, so it’s been wonderful to have a few fun and floaty makes to keep my hands busy while I wait out the last of winter and look ahead to sunnier days. Read this post to see what gorgeous spring-ready pieces I’ve got in the works for February!

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Handmade Fashion, Me-Made Wardrobe, Sewing, Sewing + DIY

Blister In The Sun: The Indigo Dress from Tilly And The Buttons

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Blister In The Sun: The Indigo Dress from Tilly And The Buttons

This is my first go at the Indigo Dress from Tilly and the Buttons, and I’m sharing my full pattern review, along with details about this gorgeous Lady McElroy crepe fabric in my latest post for the Minerva Maker Team!

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