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.

It’s National Sewing Month 2020!!!
This is probably my first year being legit excited about National Sewing Month! I'm not sure what changed between this year and previous years but I'm completely committed to making this National Sewing Month my best yet. Maybe because of Covid and we don't have much...
#SMStyle 2020: The Reed Trousers Failure
I didn't want to lie and make it seem like my Reed Trousers were a success. They were not and I have A LOT of feelings surrounding this. This was my first month and time leading the Sew My Style Challenge and I was really excited. When I was asked to lead, I had all...
#SMS2020: Choosing Fabric For The Reed Trousers

I’ve never made men’s trousers before but I’m kicking off July with Sew My Style with the Reed Trousers. But first, I’ve got to choose some fabric!

Sewing Apps To Get You Organized

Sewing can be really exciting and that can lead to a little disorganization. But there are apps that can help! Here are some that I found.

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...

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It’s National Sewing Month 2020!!!

It’s National Sewing Month 2020!!!

This is probably my first year being legit excited about National Sewing Month! I'm not sure what changed between this year and previous years but I'm completely committed to making this National Sewing Month my best yet. Maybe because of Covid and we don't have much...

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