• Sewing

    Simplicity Pattern Review #S8742

    This is not the first time I’ve reached for this S8742 Pattern. I have a previous post on the waterfall style, but this time I went for the collar version. This plaid wool blend fabric is from Joann, I found it around this time last year. Unfortunately it doesn’t appear to be in stock anymore. When I first purchased the fabric I had the Ilford jacket in mind. Love the look of that pattern but I surprised myself and went for the longer line S8742. Looking at some street style on Pinterest, I saw a babe wearing a plaid longline coat and it sold me on the idea. Pattern fit…

  • DIY,  Sewing

    DIY Leather Trim Cardigan using #S8742

    Hi guys! Today I’m showing you how I made this designer inspired leather trim cardigan. Ive seen so many great leather trim jackets, sweaters, skirts, all sorts of gorgeous pieces I was really inspired to make my own. Now that I’ve easily sewn this one I know I will be incorporating this design detail in other pieces too. I would love to see how you would sew with the leather bias tape and if you do tag me on instagram @Jessjustmade The fabric for this cardigan is a wool blend ivory curly cue boucle by Telio Fashion fabrics purchased from fabric.com and the brown leather trim I purchased on amazon.…