• Sewing

    When the flowers bloom wrap top #S8608

    I had no real plan. All I knew is I was going to sew something and it would be beautiful. The embroidered white crepe was my first choice when I looked through my stash. I couldn’t resist this fabric when I saw it on Ebay. When I first saw it I imagined a dress, but another embroidered fabric will find me when I’m ready for that. For the pattern I opted for Simplicity 8608. The size 6 fits my bust well. I extended the length of the bodice about 7in to make it a proper blouse. I thought the flutter sleeves complemented the delicacy of the fabric. The salvage edge…

  • DIY,  Sewing

    Spring Pastels featuring McCall M7786

    Hi guys! The snow has been melting and the weather is slowly warming up here. I think I’m with many people when I say I’m ready for spring! It feels so nice that the days are finally starting to get longer. It won’t be too long before the bright flowers bloom. Until then I am cheering myself up wearing pastels. I actually sewed these pants up in January, but I never blogged about them until now. Since I finally wore them outside today I thought I would get some pictures. For some fabric and sewing deets keep reading. I got the fabric at Walmart and it was very inexpensive like…

  • 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.…