Making A Classic Little Black Dress

I want to share making a classic little black dress with you. I haven't made anything like this in ages, so I was happy to add something that I really needed to my wardrobe. For this project, I pulled out a pattern I've had in my stash for quite some time - Simplicity 1417. This … Continue reading Making A Classic Little Black Dress

Summer Dresses To Beat The Heat

I have been focused on making some summer dresses over the past month in particular. It has been very hot here and for a couple of weeks, our air conditioner was broken. So I was spending my days in a very warm (hot) house. So here are some summer dresses to beat the heat. These … Continue reading Summer Dresses To Beat The Heat

Pattern Review Of My Summer Dress Using McCall’s 7742

Here is a pattern review of my summer dress using McCall's 7742. I wanted something that would be easy to sew, cool to wear, and cute! I went through my fabric stash and found this lightweight denim chambray. It was perfect for this dress. The material is soft and cool. It washes and dries well … Continue reading Pattern Review Of My Summer Dress Using McCall’s 7742