Tag: chalk & notch patterns

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’t appealing. When I would make time to sew, I had to put in a lot …

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. Despite living in Southern California and growing up in the infamous San Fernando Valley, I hate heat. This …

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? According to Wikipedia, it’s a dress that hits around the calf. It’s also called “tea” …