• Minnie Mouse Handmade Costume

    Minnie Mouse Handmade Costume

    This dress was for a friends 30th Disney dress up party and I decided to go as Minnie Mouse. I started with the “Dress with gathered rectangle skirt” by BurdaStyle

  • Burda & Butterick Mashup Summer Dress

    Burda & Butterick Mashup Summer Dress

    A fun, pattern hack creating a summer dress using existing BurdaStyle and Butterick sewing patterns. This is the perfect combination to make a comfortable, flattering style dress you can wear to many different occasions.

  • Burda B6916 Geometric Shape Dress

    Burda B6916 Geometric Shape Dress

    When I first saw the Burdastyle 6916 sewing pattern I was completely in love with the version (B) of this dress (shown left). It also matched one of the dresses that I had recently saved to my Pinterest board (shown right), so I knew I had to make my own version! Pattern Information Pattern: Burda…

  • Copy Cat Hello Molly Dress Sewing Hack

    Copy Cat Hello Molly Dress Sewing Hack

    My Copy Cat dress matching this gorgeous tulip front design with pleated skirt and sleeves. See my process on pattern matching!

  • Colette Laurel Dress Pattern

    Colette Laurel Dress Pattern

    The Colette Laurel dress pattern is a very easy, simple shift dress, perfect for all body types and sizes. I loved making this dress as a casual work dress or shift dress for weekend events.

  • McCalls M6992 Handmade Jumpers

    McCalls M6992 Handmade Jumpers

    My McCalls M6992 handmade jumper made four different ways with different fabrics and combinations. Read my full pattern review!

  • BurdaStyle Tulip Sequin Dress

    BurdaStyle Tulip Sequin Dress

    I made this outfit with “Las Vegas” clubbing scene in mind. I had a trip booked to see Avicii at XS Nightclub so a short, glittery dress was at the top of my mind!

  • Pin Peg Denim Mini Skirt

    Pin Peg Denim Mini Skirt

    The Pin Pen Mini Skirt sewing pattern made from denim and stretch cotton sateen. Perfect for summer! Read my full review.

  • Floral Colette Macaron Dress

    Floral Colette Macaron Dress

    Colette Macaron is a fun-to-sew, flattering, dress. It includes a bodice fitted with darts, along with a contrasting top yoke, sleeves, and a narrow midriff band.

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Hi! My name is Erin. I’m a Brissy girl with a pug and ginger kitten and a love of sewing. I hope you find my blog helpful if you’re looking for your next sewing project!


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