• DIY,  Sewing

    Maya Dress Pattern Review

    This is my second time making the Maya Dress. The first one you can find on my Minerva post. This project actually began with the fabric. My sunny red daisy fabric I purchased together with the fabric for my last wrap dress. The fabric is a rayon poplin by Telio Brand. Since I’ve been craving red I knew I wanted to use it soon. I originally planned a cute button up dress but this easy slip dress won out. This is a piece I will be wearing all summer. Pattern & Sizing The Maya dress pattern is from Papercut Patterns. It can be made as a cami, knee length or…

  • DIY,  Sewing

    #M8139 Pattern Review

    I found this gorgeous burnout type organza from Joann Casa Collection. Like shadows from a palm tree, this black leaf detailing gives me vacay vibes. This piece was on clearance and doesn’t look to be in stock anymore. Firstly it was difficult to decide what to make. This fabric would be beautiful so many ways. However, I got the last two yards so that limited me. Ultimately, I went for M8139. For that on the beach at 6 and dinner by 7 look. Pattern Starting off with the pattern, I cut out a size 6. Usually, I base my fittings from the finished garment measurements and have no problem. This…