Elastic Waist Gathered Skirt Tutorial

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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Babe Sewed My Look: Recreating Sabrina Spellman’s Outfit from Season 1 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Babe Sewed My Look: Recreating Sabrina Spellman’s Outfit from Season 1 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Today I am really excited to share my latest make (I guess I should say makes) and a new segment for my blog and YouTube channel: Babe Sewed My Look. I know a lot of us find fashion inspiration in so many places and think “I really wish I could dress like that!” So why don’t we? Well for one thing, just because you love a look doesn’t mean it fits into your everyday aesthetic, or your lifestyle, or even your budget. If I could, I would dress like Cher everyday…but a see-through sequined gown isn’t exactly practical for homeschooling my 3 year old and feathers aren’t really my thing, ya dig? That’s why I’m doing BSML. It’s a way for me to play around with the looks that inspire me and tweak them to fit me, while keeping the overall vibe of the garment intact. There’s so many different styles, genres, and icons I can’t wait to try my hand at re-imagining, but the one that started this whole ball a’rollin was this look worn by everyone’s favorite teenage witch, Sabrina Spellman:

 

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The Peppermint Peplum Top Sewing Pattern Review

The Peppermint Peplum Top Sewing Pattern Review

Today I’m sharing my full sewing pattern review for the Peplum Top from Peppermint Magazine. This free, beginner-friendly sewing pattern is perfect for your warm-weather wardrobe or worn layered in the cooler months. It also features a flouncy peplum detail at the bottom that, I can’t lie, is super fun to twirl around like a 6-year-old in! Keep reading for the complete Peplum Top from Peppermint Magazine sewing pattern review.

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Sewing Pattern Review: The York Pinafore

Sewing Pattern Review: The York Pinafore

After seeing several versions of the York Pinafore from Helen’s Closet pop up in my social feeds, I knew I had to take a crack at this pattern! The easygoing vibe and beginner-friendly construction got me hooked, and I can totally see this becoming a TNT pattern in my sewing arsenal. Keep reading out more about why I love this pattern, my first adventures in making bias tape, and how dreamy this Tencel twill fabric is!

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Kwik Sew 4138 Sewing Pattern Review

Kwik Sew 4138 Sewing Pattern Review

I’m bringing the overall enthusiasm with this Kwik Sew 4138 sewing pattern review! (see what I did there?) These me-made overalls sat in my UFO pile for months until I forced myself to finally hem them. Now, they’re one of my most worn clothing items and I absolutely love how they turned out! Keep reading to hear more about my experience sewing the K4138 sewing pattern along with a full Kwik Sew sewing pattern review!

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