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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.

Whew! It’s Time For Some Updates!

It's Been Too Long!I swear... 2020 was the biggest clusterfuck in the world but you know what else? It also served some amazing lessons. My biggest one was in being more intentional about my energy. This is something that I talked about briefly over on my main site...

#SMS2020 Sewing The Dionne Duster: Choosing Fabric

It’s time for me to lead another month for the #SMS2020! I’m super excited about this sew which is the Dionne Duster. First up, fabrics.

Sewing With Intention

I remember when I started back sewing a little over 4 years ago. I was so excited to find all this fabric and patterns in places that I had no idea they existed. And then I started testing. I felt like I was a cool kid in one of the coolest clubs ever. But now? Now...

Freebie Alert: Helen’s Closet Luna Tank

Helen’s Closet just released a size-inclusive freebie called the Luna Tank and it.is.everything!

DIY Felt + Fabric Hanging Advent Calendar

Nov 26, 2021

Friends, my favorite part of the holiday season is an advent calendar. Now that I've finally...

Sewing The Vanessa Dress From M4M

Nov 19, 2021

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!

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

Apr 23, 2021 | Sew Styled

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.

Whew! It’s Time For Some Updates!

Apr 7, 2021 | Sew With Me

It's Been Too Long!I swear... 2020 was the biggest clusterfuck in the world but you know what else? It also served some amazing lessons. My biggest one was in being more intentional about my energy. This is something that I talked about briefly over on my main site...