• 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.…

  • DIY,  Sewing

    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…