When I was doing some fall fabric shopping I saw this green velvet at Hobby Lobby and fell in love. This fabric gives me all the holiday vibes and I knew right away there were several sewing projects I wanted to make with it. I decided to make a rectangular clutch since I have a ready-made faux suede clutch in the same style that I always reach for. I spent a little extra on a metallic zipper from Joann Fabric and added zipper tabs because I love those little details. I adore the way this clutch turned out. In the outfit pictures below you’ll see I used my clutch for…
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DIY Oversized Turtleneck using #S8738
Inspired by fall colors I was shopping for fabric on Ebay. I was specifically looking for a mustard knit. This gorgeous knit fabric came up listed as dark mustard, logan thinks it looks a bit more pumpkin and I may agree with him. Either way I really love that the neutral tone will go with everything in my closet. For my pattern I used Simplicity 8738. I cut out view B which has the option of thumb holes, I opted out of adding those. I debated between the size extra small and small. I ultimately cut out the size small, but the extra small may have been better. This sweater…
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DIY Gingham Fleece Jacket using Simplicity 8704
It’s no secret that once fall rolls around I just want to curl up with something cozy. I knew when I felt this luxe fleece at Joann Fabric Stores I wanted to make a half zip jacket. I know I’m not the only one who loves these, fuzzy jackets are always in style through fall and winter. This jacket will definitely take me through fall, winter, and a PNW spring. I snagged some great simplicity patterns from a hobby lobby sale. I used the pattern on the right, Simplicity 8704 for this gingham fleece jacket. The pattern on the left will be for a future project 😉 For 8704 I…
