• Sewing

    Aloha #m7629

    My newest make is this Hawaiian style shirt made from the coolest linen from Mood Fabrics. I love this style of shirt and when I saw the fabric online I knew that’s what I wanted to make. The pattern I used is from McCall’s m7629 in view A. Instructions on this suggest using a fabric with a fluid drape like a challis, this linen has a much crisper hand. But I like how the stiffness of the fabric accentuates the boxyness of the top. For the thread I was deciding between navy and white, but decided on the white. The pale yellow buttons are from my mom’s old sewing collection.…

  • DIY

    #DIY freezer paper stenciling

    Hi guys! So back in 2015 I found some Pinterest craft using freezer paper and I still love it. Freezer paper is versatile in that its great for food storage and a ton of surprising crafts. If you’re looking to pick some up check in the area that carries wax paper and tinfoil. While freezer paper does have a waxy side like tradition wax paper, it is different. One of my favorite ways to use freezer paper is by creating a stencil. You can print off designs or sayings online. My rose design is something I drew a couple years ago and decided to do another one. Whatever you decide…