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Free Holiday Sewing Patterns

by aaronicac | December 7, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by aaronicac | November 13, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by aaronicac | September 21, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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

by aaronicac | April 16, 2024 | Sew My Style | 0 Comments

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.

The BERNINA Foot You Didn’t Know You Needed: #18 The Button Foot

I had heard whispers about using a button foot to attach buttons to garments and now I have one! It’s making my dreams come true! Check out how to use this BERNINA Button Foot #18 here.

What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Sewing

I've been actively sewing for hours a day for most days and I love it. Well, most days I love it. But there are a lot of times that I just don't feel like going through the whole process of creating something. And so many people have asked me what I do when I don't...

I’m So Excited That I’m A BERNINA Brand Ambassador!

Mama I made it! I’m a BERNINA Brand Ambassador & I couldn’t be happier. Check here to see what machine I got–it’s not what you expect!

Plus-Size Street Style: Made For Mermaids Tai + Ruby

Friends. I had to Google what to wear to lunch with friends. And you know what? I was happy with my me made plus-size street style.

I’m A Know Me Pattern Licensed Designer!

Sep 5, 2022

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

Jun 30, 2022

If you've been following me for some time, you know that I typically wear earth tones and not many...

The BERNINA Foot You Didn’t Know You Needed: #18 The Button Foot

Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

I had heard whispers about using a button foot to attach buttons to garments and now I have one! It’s making my dreams come true! Check out how to use this BERNINA Button Foot #18 here.

What To Do When You Don’t Feel Like Sewing

Aug 20, 2021 | Sew For Real

I've been actively sewing for hours a day for most days and I love it. Well, most days I love it. But there are a lot of times that I just don't feel like going through the whole process of creating something. And so many people have asked me what I do when I don't...