Wedding Guest Dress: Orchid Midi by Chalk and Notch
With two family weddings to attend this past summer, I finally had special occasions to dress for and figured I’d...
What I Made in 2025
2025 was a rough year. I had a lot of time on my hands, but I didn’t have a lot...
Double Gauze York Pinafore + Adventure Tank
I am a warm weather sewist through and through, and always go back to my favorite patterns to wear and...
2 Pairs of the Bisque Trousers
The Bisque Trousers are the latest pair of elastic-waisted pants I’ve made for myself, but I had some sizing/fit issues...
Wiksten Unfolding Jacket in Waffle Linen and Double Gauze
I knew I wanted to make another reversible jacket the second I saw this waffle fabric. I paired it with...
Bisque Trousers vs. Free Range Slacks
If you’re wondering how these elastic-waisted pant sewing patterns compare, this post is for you! I’ve made several Free Range...
Laurence Top + Bisque Trousers in Grey Linen
It’s been almost one year since I’ve made new clothes for myself. My focus has been on everything else and...
How to Keep a Sewing Notebook
A dedicated place to jot down notes is one of the best tips I can offer a new sewist. It’ll...
DIY Kiki Costume and Accessories
For some reason, I never thought I’d dress up as Kiki from Kiki’s Delivery Service. Costuming for me was always...
My Sewing Machine Journey
Sewing was not something I grew up doing. I learned the basics in middle school but didn’t think about it...
