Free Holiday Sewing Patterns
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is when the sewing pattern brands release their 12 days of Christmas patterns. These are free holiday sewing patterns designed to help make gift-giving easier on the pockets while being able to craft something useful...
2024/2025 Fall & Winter New Plus-Size Indie Patterns
Yes, I'm tardy for the pattern party this season but that's ok because the temperatures are *just* starting to drop where I am so I feel like I'm right on time to drop the new 2024-2025 fall and winter plus-size indie patterns. There was a pretty abysmal commercial...
Styled By DOPEamine 7-Day Challenge
Whenever I'm asked about my style, how I define it, etc, I'm typically at a loss for words. Not that I don't think that I look good in what I'm wearing--I do--but I've never considered myself particularly stylish because I allow what feels good to guide my outfit...
Plus-Size Indie Sewing Patterns to Wear To Work

Going back to work in an office a thing so here are plus-size indie sewing patterns that can be used for a beautiful in office work wardrobe.

I’m A Know Me Pattern Licensed Designer!

I’m so excited to be a Know Me Pattern designer! This is seriously one of the coolest things that I’ve ever done! I’m also a little nervous but that comes with the territory, right?

Obsessed With Neon Fabric? Here’s Where To Buy
If you've been following me for some time, you know that I typically wear earth tones and not many bright colors. Well, after years of being muted and very earthy, I've fallen in love with the way my skin looks in neon fabric. I'm like I want EVERYTHING...
DIY Felt + Fabric Hanging Advent Calendar
Friends, my favorite part of the holiday season is an advent calendar. Now that I've finally gotten the creative energy to produce tutorials, that's just what I'm going to do for these things that I love! I ran to Joann's and grabbed some felt and fabric and put this...
Sewing The Vanessa Dress From M4M

The Vanessa Dress from Made for Mermaids is what the fall/winter wardrobe dreams are made of. It’s super fast and easy to sew!

DIY Felt + Fabric Hanging Advent Calendar

DIY Felt + Fabric Hanging Advent Calendar

Friends, my favorite part of the holiday season is an advent calendar. Now that I've finally gotten the creative energy to produce tutorials, that's just what I'm going to do for these things that I love! I ran to Joann's and grabbed some felt and fabric and put this...

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