My Sidewalk knits collection for Cloud9 Fabrics is now available in shops, and I have really enjoyed seeing all of the projects that are cropping up online (there are some really...
Read MoreThis is going to reveal how tragically unhip I am (and this has absolutely nothing to do with sewing, so if you're only here for that, you can stop reading...
Read MoreI really enjoy cruising around on Pinterest on a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee. Lately, I've been collecting some skirt images that have me really excited to sew the Cleo Skirt....
Read MoreAnother Cleo Skirt for me! This fabric...GAH...just...love. With a black tee and boots, it's a great outfit for winter (I wear black leggings underneath).Back view:Side view:Fabric: Loominous II by Anna Maria...
Read MoreThe type of fabric you choose for a sewing project can really transform it. Here's an example: I made this lovely Cleo Skirt with rayon, and it's quite different than the gingham one...
Read MoreEvery time I make another Cleo skirt I think it's my favorite. This Cleo is my favorite. It doesn't hurt that I splurged and bought some Liberty lawn for this...
Read MoreI'm excited to announce that the Cleo sewing pattern is here!BUY NOWCleo is a gathered skirt with just the right amount of fullness. It features a flat front waistband with...
Read MoreAnother Cleo Skirt today! This is View B of the pattern, which features the longer length and inseam pockets, sewn up in a lovely Carolina 1" gingham. This skirt (like...
Read MoreThe Cleo Skirt pattern is coming soon HERE!Cleo has a flat front waistband with elastic in the back (no zippers or closures!), and two views with different lengths, hem finishes,...
Read MoreThe Cleo skirt pattern is nearly ready HERE! This week, we're putting the finishing touches on the layout, getting the yardage charts ready to share, working on the shop listing,...
Read MoreWhen Melissa started working for me about a year and a half ago as a studio assistant, she didn't know how to sew. It may surprise you, but most of...
Read MoreI've been experimenting with a few new knit fabrics since Isla (my first women's knit pattern) was launched a few months ago. Knits can be so different and I wanted...
Read MoreHello! Happy New Year! I ended up taking a bit of a blogging/screen break for the past couple of weeks, which was really quite nice because it gave me more...
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