Hello amazing sewists! My name is Julia, and I am here visiting from Brave & Snarky: My Self Acceptance Journey. I had the pleasure of sewing up the adorable Sunflower tank for the re-release with plus sizing. If you don’t already own the pattern, please consider getting yours using my affiliate link here (if you choose to use this […]
Sunflower Tank Hack: Bottom Ruffle Read More »
Hello my fellow sewists! My name is Gaby and here visiting from Craftstyle Living. I had the pleasure of testing the amazing Priscilla top that was just released this week, I enjoyed making it and my daughter loved the final look! Today I will be teaching you how to hack a Cold Shoulder look using
The Priscilla Tank, Cold Shoulder Hack! Read More »
Nothing is more frustrating then working hard to make a lovely top for yourself and having it NOT FIT!!! One of the hardest areas to get a proper fit is in the bust area. When I first started sewing and buying patterns I assumed that if I used my full bust measurement then the pattern
Full Bust Adjustment–What every sewist should know. Read More »
Hi. I’m Mary Kaye Cole, a wife, Grammy and sewer, errrr sewist, ummm seamstress…whatever, I like to sew! Necessity is often the mother of invention, and certainly was the case with my new cute Mamma Can Do It skinny Fit Pants in this gorgeous 17 oz turquoise supplex from Phee Fabrics. I thought I had more yardage of
Alternative Waistband for Women’t Fit Pants Read More »
Ever since the release customers have asked if this specific pattern, despite being made for stretch fabrics, could be used with woven fabrics, meaning no stretch within the fabric choice. The answer is yes with a few simple modifications! Check out how Gina upcycles a ladies tank into a woven adalynn! Here is the
Adalynn Woven Hack with Gina Read More »
In this blog post, I will show you how I hacked the Mamma Can Do It Breezy Shorts. Please know that I have inserted my affiliate link throughout. The Mamma Can Do It Breezy Shorts are a new staple in our household! My son has quite a few pair now. However, when you have a
Color-Block and Add Pocket to Mamma Can Do It Breezy Shorts Read More »
Let’s talk about making bloomers for boys! I love bloomers on baby boys! I live in the South, and it’s a common style here. When I was trying to decide what I wanted to make my sweet little boy to wear to his first birthday party, I looked through all the patterns I have and
Modifying the Bloomers for Baby Boys Read More »
The Mamma Can Do It Adalynn Dress is a classic and timeless A-line style. Sewing patterns are available covering babies newborn through 24 months, girls 2T through 16, women 00 through 20, and plus size 14 through 40. With such an inclusive size range, the Adalynn is a great staple piece for your or your
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I can’t wait to show off this alternate way of putting a ruffle (or 10) at the bottom of your joyful jumper! Attention all newbies to pattern hacking and customizing. Attention to anyone who has been terrified of sewing clothing. This is a blog for you! As a mom of two boys, I had officially
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