Inspiration

Fold-Over Trim for the Win!

Nov 23, 2023

We aren't really sure if this is a cape, a wrap, a poncho, or a big oversized shawl, but any way you describe it, there needed to be an interesting way to finish off the yards of outer edges. The idea of something unconstructed struck our fancy while we searched for an interesting outerwear garment to utilize one of our absolute favorite trims: the much appreciated fold-over...

Granny Square Obsession

Sep 19, 2023

The granny square obsession lives on! You've likely seen them adorn things from sweaters, t-shirt sleeves, handbags to even shoes. Now, they're even printed on fabrics! When Fabric Godmother's shop offered this cotton lawn in not one, but two sizes of print, we zeroed in on the "Kika" dress pattern from Fibre Mood to showcase them both. If you purchase Fibre Mood's pattern magazine, twelve different patterns are included. What a cool deal! But, wait:...

Capelet Blues

Sep 19, 2023

When we spotted this loosely-knit fabric at the fabric shop, it was the color that really spoke to us. The warm peacock blue intertwines with black yarn for a layered effect. Itch-to-Stitch's Cape Cod Capelet pattern fit perfectly with its loose, flowy form and minimal seams. Our suspicions about the persnickety nature of this knit, though, were quickly confirmed. Yikes! What a messy project this turned out to be. When cutting, pinning, sewing, or even just...