2022-08-10 18:31
Shifty or slippery fabric can be intimidating because it’s so easy to slip off-grain while cutting a pattern. But you can stiffen slippery fabric pretty easily at home! So how do you m… Read More
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I drink and I sew things. This blog is dedicated to making pretty things, lifting heaving things, and beering beery things in Los Angeles.
2022-01-13 00:07
2021 was the year I embraced slow sewing, not on purpose. I just didn’t want to make a lot of stuff. I wasn’t going anywhere, so making clothes to just sit on the couch wasn&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-11-18 18:55
So what are pressing tools and what does pressing have to do with sewing? Oh, just about EVERYTHING!! Want to know a secret? Sewing is only 10% sitting in front of your machine. The rest of… Read More
2021-11-17 23:11
Marking tools can be used on paper or fabric, and I’ve separated them on this list. They’re all also pretty inexpensive which is a great bonus! When you’re cutting you… Read More
2021-11-16 15:20
When I first started sewing, I had NO IDEA how much math goes into it. There’s a TON of math. Like algebra and geometry level math. And you know what you need for geometry? Rulers! AKA… Read More
2021-11-10 14:32
Now that you’ve settled on your sewing machine, and all its necessary accessories, what cutting tools do you ACTUALLY need. Cutting tools? So…like scissors? Yup! But in this cas… Read More
2021-11-03 23:08
So you (or someone you love) is brand new to sewing and you’re SO excited to start! WELCOME!! You’re now in an ultra awesome club where we say things like “it has pockets!… Read More
2021-07-20 23:18
With the possibility of finally going back outside (if the world doesn’t melt) cute summer blouses that are also easy to make are top of mind. This isn’t an exhaustive list of se… Read More
2021-04-21 23:09
This post is a modified version of a video from my series Daily Dose of Creativity on IGTV. Check out Episode 1: What is “art”? for more. Let’s talk about art and creativit… Read More
2021-01-20 23:46
I’m a big fan of cheese—the kind that comes from animals. Vegan cheese? Ugh. Not so much. What even is that??? But I try to be open minded. So I looked into it. I didn’t re… Read More
2021-01-12 19:08
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: there’s no such thing as a “right” 2021 word of the year for EVERYONE. That said, there’s probably a right word FOR… Read More
2020-12-23 14:14
What is Mexican hot chocolate (champurrado) and how is it different from regular hot chocolate? How do you even pronounce champurrado? Fret not, dear reader. You’re about to go on a ma… Read More
2020-12-17 16:30
At first the idea of celebrating the holidays without family made me very sad. But then I got myself right and realized that creating new holiday traditions was its own gift! It’s no s… Read More
2020-12-14 20:25
Some variation of mulled wine, a spiced warm drink, is popular in countries around the world. While some may use different base liquids or a slightly different ratios of spices, the similari… Read More
2020-12-14 18:46
I’ve never had mulled wine, so when I was reading through the delicious sounding recipes for my mulled wine roundup post, I got intrigued. One of the recipes was for a non-alcoholic mu… Read More
2020-12-10 19:22
There will be some familiar names and looks in my list of top 5 sewing patterns of 2020. Because what I found comfort in during the collectively weirdest year of all was returning to some ol… Read More
2020-12-07 20:54
I’m Puerto Rican on my father’s side, and one thing Puerto Ricans love at Christmas time is coquito. Everyone has an opinion on it, and everyone has a family recipe. Except me. W… Read More
2020-12-03 19:15
Fabric storage shouldn’t be controversial, right? It’s fabric for crying out loud! But I like a little bit of harmless controversy. So let’s do this. Pinterest is littered… Read More
2020-11-20 13:54
If you Google the title of this post (and my new book) “benchmarks are bullshit,” you won’t find many people arguing against this fact. Yet at some point in our lives, we a… Read More
2020-11-17 15:34
Here’s your one-stop shop for the Black Friday 2020 deals that excite makers. This post will be updated as new deals come in. Also not all of them are live yet! Check back regularly! S… Read More
2020-11-13 15:56
Are you still curious about M7206, the McCalls retro bowling shirt? I’ve talked about it many times: In linen In silk without front curved seams In silk with curved seams In cotton shi… Read More
2020-10-30 15:46
I learned about Beth and Sew DIY when I was researching companies for Sew My Style 2020 last year. Her product line was recommended by another pattern designer because of the inclusive size… Read More
2020-10-26 11:58
This all natural, no-pectin strawberry fig chipotle jam is so tasty! It’s smoky, sweet, and spicy all rolled into one. (If spicy isn’t your bag, simply leave the chipotle out. Bu… Read More
2020-10-13 14:00
Helen’s Closet has been a Sew My Style featured pattern company since 2018. Helen has made her Suki robe, Blackwood cardigan, and now, Pona jacket all available for the annual sewing c… Read More
2020-10-09 16:53
Amazon Prime Day is next week, and is actually a 48-hour event. Beginning at midnight PDT Tuesday, October 13th it runs through the 14th at 11:59 pm in the Pacific time zone. Marketers are c… Read More
2020-10-06 17:42
After posting what I hoped was an objective review, now it’s time to give you my unfiltered thoughts on Noom. Is it worth it? What is Noom? If you’re not familiar with Noom, go b… Read More
2020-09-28 22:21
Noom has been all over the tv ads lately. And with the pandemic practically eliminating gym workouts, maybe you’re wondering if it’s for you. So here’s a Noom review with w… Read More
2020-09-22 22:57
I’ve owned the beginner-friendly sewing pattern Simplicity 1108 for a few years now. In fact, remember the Bat Dress (Simplicity 8091)? I bought them at the same time, way back in 2017… Read More
2020-09-14 18:44
Melissa Mora’s company Blank Slate Patterns has been on my radar since I started sewing. I was introduced to it very early on because I won a contest that entitled me to a free pattern… Read More
2020-09-11 15:43
At-home date night ideas are crucial especially right now. While so many of us are stuck at home during the pandemic, getting out of a routine with your partner is important for keeping a re… Read More
2020-08-20 23:28
The Melody Dolman rocketed to the top of my list recently. I wanted a camp shirt for summer, and I’ve made the men in my life 4 of them, so it’s my turn! What is a camp shirt? Th… Read More
2020-08-12 21:15
Pattern Scout’s Lulu Cardigan is one of the featured patterns this month for Sew My Style. When PS designer Casey suggested the pattern, I was excited because it has been on my to-make… Read More
2020-08-05 22:19
I learned I could sew a woven t-shirt from a button-up pattern when I thought I’d screwed up a recent project. Turns out this is a pretty useful hack for a lazy sewist like me! I was w… Read More
2020-07-29 16:54
Did you know that old lipstick carries germs? Did you know you should throw it out after a certain amount of time has passed? Does it pain you to do that because you love lipstick and hate s… Read More
2020-07-22 22:51
The Love Notions Game Day Jersey was one of May’s Sew My Style two featured patterns. T-shirts are a wardrobe staple so I was excited to make a couple of these for both me and Ryan. An… Read More
2020-07-16 15:53
The Sunday V-neck is a raglan pattern from Friday Pattern Company. And it’s free! Another great thing about this pattern is that it’s a unisex tee (another unisex pattern from Fr… Read More
2020-06-19 14:00
Sangria is a cheap and easy drink to make at home. All you need is red wine, brandy, some carbonation, and fruits and you’ll have a delicious wine cocktail that’s just like fruit… Read More
2020-06-16 17:40
To draft a keyhole neckline all you need is a little imagination. I had an extra yard of the gorgeous Figo Sangria rayon is used for my Misty Cami. But I didn’t want to make yet anothe… Read More
2020-06-13 23:18
I was so excited when Emily from In the Folds agreed to launch her new Barkly Skirt with Sew My Style this year. As an Australian designer with inclusive sizing, Emily was a rare find. As a… Read More
2020-06-10 22:17
My Misty Cami dress was a real treat to sew up in this Sangria rayon from The Confident Stitch. This was my first Sew Altered Style pattern. After purchase I learned that it’s named af… Read More
2020-05-27 14:26
When True Bias designer Kelli Ward announced last year that she was expanding her sizing, I was so excited! I immediately reached out and asked if she’d be interested in participating… Read More
2020-05-22 20:32
These sourdough drop biscuits with Greek feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes are a product of quarantine boredom. And they’re perfect for all that discard you’ve got from your own… Read More
2020-05-19 20:19
This series of Lou Box Top hacks came about because I’ve finally learned something. I know I look terrible in boxy tops. See evidence of this in my Wiksten Haori, Uvita Top, and Como C… Read More
2020-05-13 14:34
Tami Meyer is the designer behind Love Notions Sewing Patterns, LLC. They have a library of patterns for the whole family, even for dolls! I’m a big fan of Love Notions personally, hav… Read More
2020-04-28 18:51
This year Sew My Style 2020 has a casual challenge within a challenge! Sew My Style Bingo celebrates Me Made May by highlighting all of our wonderful 2020 pattern companies. This isn’t… Read More
2020-04-23 18:56
“It’s okay to feel like crap today.” It’s a conversation I have with myself on occasion. These days it happens more often than I’d like. It’s the si… Read More
2020-04-11 17:59
Sewjo? What the heck is that??? Sewjo is the magic mojo that gets you sewing. But sewjo can come and go at any time. During a quarantine, it can be even trickier to find the motivation to in… Read More
2020-03-26 17:31
It’s that time of year again! The 100 Day Project kicks off in 2 weeks on April 7th. I participated last year for the first time and knew I’d be back for more in 2020. And since… Read More
2020-03-13 16:35
Liesl + Co designer Liesl Gibson has quite the background designing patterns. Like some of our other featured designers, she too has worked with apparel companies you might have heard of (sc… Read More
2020-03-11 12:00
The Sabrina Slims were recently re-released by Love Notions in an expanded size range. To see how it looks on a variety of bodies, a group of bloggers is experimenting with the fit. Welcome… Read More
2020-03-06 15:04
Continuing on from last week’s post about the 2020 movie costumes exhibit at FIDM (aka the 28th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design), here are more of my favorites from the sho… Read More
2020-03-03 15:04
2020-02-28 23:44
Laela Jeyne Patterns designer Marisa Ryniak has made two of her patterns available for Sew My Style 2020: March’s Willa Vest and the Reed Trousers in August. Willa Vest Reed Trousers F… Read More
2020-02-26 17:03
FIDM’s 2020 movie costume exhibit is now in its 28th year. Its real name is the Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design and the exhibit was full of eye candy. It&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-02-12 18:23
Based in northern California, Chelsea Gurnoe is the pattern designer behind Friday Pattern Company. This is one of the two featured pattern companies for February’s Sew My Style challe… Read More
2020-02-04 17:34
I’ve posted about McCall’s 7206 men’s camp shirt pattern before. It’s a vintage-style bowling shirt and pretty easy shirt to make. So far I’ve made one for Ryan… Read More
2020-01-30 19:15
The Mendy Project came up when I was writing about my intentions for 2020. In a year full of sewing challenges do we need another one? Sure, why not! What is The Mendy Project? The Mendy Pro… Read More
2020-01-27 16:42
Last week I showed you how to set goals for 2020. Today I’m sharing my own intentions for 2020. Goals = intentions. And it all starts with my Word of the Year! My Intentions for 2020 S… Read More
2020-01-22 03:08
Are you setting goals for 2020? Have you thought that far ahead yet? Or did you have a list ready in-hand when the clock magically struck midnight on January 1st? It’s funny that a lot… Read More
2020-01-17 17:04
The Simplicity 8323 pattern was released in 1985, so it falls well within one of the definitions of vintage fashion. From Live About: The term “vintage” is used to describe cloth… Read More
2020-01-14 17:21
Stephanie Thiel is the superstar designer behind Rad Patterns. Rad is, in a word, RAD. This year for Sew My Style, we’re featuring TWO of Rad’s patterns. Because Rad Patterns is… Read More
2020-01-10 18:04
I really like the Word of the Year exercise. My 2020 word of the year did not come as easily as in the previous year. Last year’s word was CREATE and it felt like it came to me. This y… Read More
2020-01-07 08:01
Sew My Style 2020 launched with the clock striking midnight on January 1st and it’s a great way to enhance your closet this year. As of today we have nearly 3,500 people subscribed and… Read More
2019-12-31 13:25
Megan Nielsen is unique from the Sew My Style perspective. She is the only pattern designer to have supported the sewing challenge from the very beginning! She has supplied patterns for the… Read More
2019-12-18 20:01
I love Top 5 (and 10, 50, or 100!) lists, end of year lists, making lists. I just love lists! And the Top 5 sewing patterns of 2019 is my year-end favorites! And this isn’t any ol&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-12-13 21:06
I received this New Look 6648 pattern in a swap with #sewingfriends. It was technically too small, but not in the shoulders which is where it matters! The size range on this one is US 6-16 a… Read More
2019-12-10 23:12
Kia ora makers! Welcome to the list of December 2019 maker challenges. The continually updated master list of all the maker challenges is always up in the menu… Read More
2019-11-26 17:10
This sleeveless Rhapsody Blouse from Love Notions is the last pattern I made before moving out of my sewing studio! It was basically still summer in Los Angeles up until this past weekend (w… Read More
2019-11-12 18:39
Ciao makers! Welcome to the list of November 2019 maker challenges. The continually updated master list of all the maker challenges is always up in the menu bar. But if y… Read More
2019-11-08 14:37
My experience with a 3D mammogram just happened this week so I figured I’d share it while it’s all still fresh! In fact, I wrote this as my boobs still bore the marks from their… Read More
2019-10-30 00:36
The Game of Thrones Costumes at FIDM is the follow-up to my last post about the most recent exhibition at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising: Awed by FIDM’s 13th Art o… Read More
2019-10-14 23:03
You’ve made up your denim jacket, great! Now how do you make it fit in your wardrobe? Figuring how to style a jean jacket is thankfully pretty easy! There are very few ways you CAN&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-10-12 20:59
FIDM’s 13th Art of Television Costume Design is on display now until October 26th and it can be summed up in one word: WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! FIDM is Los Angeles’ own Fashion Instit… Read More
2019-10-08 17:38
Guten Tag makers! Welcome to the list of October 2019 maker challenges. The continually updated master list of all the maker challenges is always up in the menu bar. But… Read More
2019-10-02 17:44
October’s Project Sew My Style’s theme is denim jackets. It’s Kingston vs Stevie month! Meaning, the patterns we’ve chosen for the month are the Rebecca Page Kingston… Read More
2019-09-29 21:03
The Hey June Handmade Phoenix Blouse was one of the two patterns for September’s Project Sew My Style challenge. It had also been on my to-do list for quite some time. What better time… Read More
2019-09-26 23:07
It’s a tough question: is sewing cheaper than buying clothes? Some people get into sewing thinking it will save them money. But in a world of fast fashion, too many people have become… Read More
2019-09-18 22:21
Ogden cami hacks were all the rage this summer. My favorite #ogdencamihack is the one I mentioned in my first post about them: the shelf bra! But I was inspired by a ruffled tank I saw out i… Read More
2019-09-13 14:00
I’m hanging on to the last bit of summer while I still have this awesome Caribbean tan with my hacked Daisy blouse. Today is the last day of the Sew Long Summer blog tour. Sew Long Sum… Read More
2019-09-10 18:11
Bonjour makers! Welcome to the list of September 2019 maker challenges. The continually updated master list of all the maker challenges is always up in the menu bar. But if you want the… Read More
2019-09-06 17:14
Super easy Thai chicken noodle soup can be ready in as long as it takes to boil noodles! Chicken noodle soup is super easy to make. Thai chicken noodle soup ratchets the flavor up a signific… Read More
2019-09-04 20:09
Did you know that simply stating that leggings are pants can divide people faster than a Trump vs? Hillary debate? Some people think it’s downright scandalous to wear leggings wit… Read More
2019-08-30 23:43
BurdaStyle 6815, or simply Burda 6815, is a slim-fit chino style pant with a Bermuda shorts option. I made these for my dad for Father’s Day since it was on his list. Yes, I MADE PANTS… Read More
2019-08-16 16:02
Still sporting a tan from my Caribbean vacation last week, I’d figure I’d share what might be some surprising facts about Puerto Rico. It was my first time visiting PR and I shou… Read More
2019-08-06 20:43
Hola makeristas! Coming to you live from my vacation in Puerto Rico, here are the August 2019 maker challenges. The continually updated master list of all the maker challenges is a… Read More
2019-08-03 21:12
If you’re a sewing blogger or even a casual reader of this blog I trust you already know that the sewing community is awesome. Dare, I say, it enriches the home sewist. Still, som… Read More
2019-07-30 14:11
This weekend I’m heading to Puerto Rico for a week so of course, I have to put together a capsule wardrobe. Here’s what I’m packing for Puerto Rico, La Isla del Encanto! It… Read More
2019-07-26 13:38
Among some of the best patterns for quilting cotton are actual wearable garments. Wait, sewing clothes with quilting cotton?! Is that allowed??? Uh, yes! Yes! YES! Quilting cotton isn’… Read More
2019-07-23 14:25
I’ve made this top 3 times now, so I thought it was time to properly give the Seamwork Loretta a pattern review. The type of fabric you use for this top can greatly impact how it looks… Read More
2019-07-19 14:00
Earlier this week I listed my favorite woven dress patterns. Now, here’s the best summer dress patterns for knit fabric! Are knit dresses better than woven dresses? Not necessarily. Th… Read More
2019-07-16 14:00
The best summer dresses are light and airy. That means that the best summer dress patterns for wovens are made with lightweight and airy fabrics. The summer heat is definitely upon us. Despi… Read More
2019-07-12 16:30
The 100 Day Project finally ended this last week. Did I end my art project with a whimper or a bang? And what did I learn? What is this 100 days thing? The 100 Day Project is a self-driven o… Read More
2019-07-09 14:20
Bienvenidos Makers! Welcome to the monthly challenges list. The continually updated master list of all the maker challenges is always up in the menu bar. But if you want the list for ju… Read More
2019-07-05 16:33
A year ago I posted about a McCall’s 6744 hack that in itself was already 8 months old at the time. It was a racerback tank top hack of View A/B I’d made in early 2017. It’… Read More
2019-07-02 14:07
I’ve been nominated for a Liebster Award! Up until I randomly stumbled on a backlink this weekend, I had no idea that a Liebster Award existed or what it was. But it turns out that blo… Read More
2019-06-28 14:44
The Chalk & Notch Orchid is a midi dress, which is why its full name is the Orchid Midi. But I didn’t actually make a midi dress, cuz I’m short! What is a midi dress? Accordi… Read More
2019-06-25 14:00
New Look 6414 was part of my mom’s wish list from 2018. So for her birthday, I sewed up View D in floral quilting cotton. Unlike most Big 4 patterns, this one has a beefy description (… Read More
2019-06-21 14:00
Today’s hack is on how to create a back slit on the Orchid Midi. Spoiler alert: it’s SUPER easy. If you read Tuesday’s post, you already know how to shorten the skirt and a… Read More
2019-06-18 14:34
When you shorten or narrow a skirt, you save a bunch of fabric! Or, if you’re short on fabric, either is a good way to get a similar look more efficiently. Today I’m going to use… Read More
2019-06-12 23:13
Today I’m going to share an old family recipe, my dad’s legendary green salsa. This is my dad, Louie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paulette Font-Erato (@pf… Read More
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