Handmade Fashion, Styling Tips + Tricks

The Peppermint Pocket Skirt Outfit Mood Boards + A New Way To Plan Your Me-Made Projects!

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The Peppermint Pocket Skirt Outfit Mood Boards + A New Way To Plan Your Me-Made Projects!

As an avid mood board creator and project planner, I love discovering new ways to gather inspiration and brainstorm upcoming makes. I’ve tried everything from Pinterest mood boards to notebook sketches! Not anymore, because I’ve recently come across a fun and easy way to start planning my sewing projects that I just had to share with you guys. Using the “Rule of Three Outfits” here are a few outfit ideas for my next project: The Pocket Skirt from Peppermint Magazine!

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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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Freebies, Goal Setting, Lifestyle

My Spring Handmade Bucket List + A FREE PROJECT PLANNER TEMPLATE!

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My Spring Handmade Bucket List + A FREE PROJECT PLANNER TEMPLATE!

Spring is almost here and I have so many projects planned to help me start the season in style! Check out everything on my sewing room table, an update on my knitting project, and a few fabrics I’m obsessing over plus a FREE Spring Handmade Bucket List download to help you plan your projects as well!

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