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Author: Paulette Erato
Apr 5, 2019
One of my favorite designers, The Wearable Studio, just released their Heidi Day dress. Better yet, it’s free if you join their mailing list. I actually tested the pattern for Mel because obvs. I told myself I was going to take time away from pattern testing after the superhero Oliver, …
Recapping an Awesome Project Sew My Style March 2019
Apr 2, 2019
Now that it’s April, us March leaders for Project Sew My Style 2019 are passing the baton to the next group of badass ladies. They’re tackling trousers this month, so if you were ever going to attempt to make a pair, now is that time! Let’s look back on Cardigan …
Effortless Versatility: Laela Jeyne Samantha – Pattern Review
Mar 29, 2019
The Laela Jeyne Samantha has been sitting in my pattern library for months. Like, since I tested it last summer. Why haven’t I blogged about it? I wear my Samantha tees pretty regularly! It wasn’t until I saw LJ designer Marisa’s Instagram post about her Samantha sweater that a light bulb …
Amping Up for The 100 Day Project
Mar 26, 2019
Updated Jan 26, 2021 Have you heard of the 100 Day Project? Here’s an excerpt from the official website: The idea is simple: choose a creative project, do it every day for 100 days, and share your process online. Every year, thousands of people all around the world commit to …
Style Arc Como Cardigan – Pattern Review
Mar 22, 2019
The Style Arc Como Cardigan was one of the Project #SewMyStyle2019 patterns of the month for March. I created a 2-part sew along that you can find here. Let’s give the Como cardigan pattern the full review treatment, shall we? *Housekeeping: full disclosure, I received this pattern for free as …
Oliver Hoodie for Men – Pattern Review
Mar 19, 2019
Today is the release of the new Sinclair Patterns pattern for men, the Oliver hoodie and polo shirt. *Housekeeping: some links on this page are affiliate links, meaning that I get a tiny commission from purchases you make using them, but it doesn’t cost you anything extra! If I like …
Style Arc Como Cardigan Sew Along Part 2
Mar 15, 2019
In last week’s installment of the Como Cardigan Sew Along, I reviewed fabric options and what you would need to make this pattern. This week, let’s get to sewing! Quick Sew Along Recap Seam allowance is 3/8″ or 1 cm and is already included in the pattern. The pattern has …
Easy-to-Sew Towel Hanging Loops in 5 Minutes
Mar 12, 2019
If I ruled the world, you wouldn’t need to sew towel hanging loops. Because in my world, dish towels would never even exist without them! And all towels would be made from super absorbent, eco-friendly fabric that doesn’t leave lint behind. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. I recently bought a …
Style Arc Como Cardigan Sew Along Part 1
Mar 8, 2019
If you’ve never made the Style Arc Como then welcome to the Como Cardigan Sew Along! In Part 1, I’ll go over the pattern and discuss appropriate fabric options, tools needed, and how to cut the pattern. In Part 2, I’ll show you how I sewed mine together. Here’s the pattern description: …
Project #SewMyStyle2019 March Blogger Team & Patterns
Mar 1, 2019
We’re all caught up with the first two months of Project #SewMyStyle2019, so let’s talk about March! We’re featuring two cardigans this month, and our blogger team is going gangbusters on them. I’m thrilled to be part of that team, and joined by these amazing bloggers: Jess Zimmerman, Sierra Burrell, and Mac …