Indian Pillow

Friday, May 25, 2018

I have recently started posting pictures of my makes on instagram
I posted about this pillowcase a few weeks ago.

We recently moved and as we have been getting settled, I've been in the mood for a change. I have had the same white and grey pillows (which I love!) in our living room for three years, but I wanted to bring in some more color. 
I searched through my fabric stash and came across this green printed fabric that my mom got me as a souvenir in India. (Searching for fabric as a souvenir when traveling?! Genius!) It is such a pretty color and definitely adds more interest to the room. 


This pillowcase was so easy to make. I measured the square pillow and cut out a piece of fabric that size, adding extra for seam allowance. 
For the back, I created an envelope opening (so easy). I cut two pieces for the back that overlapped a few inches at the closure. 

Envelope closure in the back
Blanket from Havlu

The Plantain Tee

Thursday, May 24, 2018

I have recently been introduced to the world of pdf patterns. This is the first pdf pattern I've used, and it was a success! 
I came across it in my search for a free pattern to try out. Deer & Doe has beautiful patterns and their plantain tee pattern is free! They have a few dress patterns I'm excited to try. 

Pattern all printed, taped and cut! A new process for me, but definitely has its benefits

I put this top together the night before May 1st because I knew I wanted to wear me-made items each day of May, but I didn't have enough to get me through the whole month! 
I wore it on May 1st to kick off me made may!

I used a blue knit from Joann Fabrics. 
I love how this top fits. It is fitted but not too tight. I need some more basics in my wardrobe, so this was the perfect addition. 

My vision-impared mom took these photos. Pretty good, right?!

Tiered Ruffle Sleeves

Wednesday, May 23, 2018



My last trip to the fabric district began, of course, with a stop at Michael Levine Loft! 
My sister-in-law Rachel and I both left with a matching white and orange striped knit. 
I knew right away that I wanted to make a comfortable summer dress. 

The next morning, my son took a long nap and I was able to start and finish the dress in one sitting!
The pattern was simple. I grabbed a shirt and a pencil skirt from my closet that fit me well and I laid them out on the fabric and cut around them, adding some room for seam allowance. 
I did the same thing for the sleeve.  


I was inspired by this top, so I measured the circumference of the sleeve hem and I cut two strips of fabric that were one and a half times longer than the circumference, one strip wider than the other. 

Trying it on to check the fit! 
I used a double needle for all of the hems and it created such a clean finish! 


I wore this dress multiple times that first week! It is my favorite me-made item so far, but I've said that about each item I make... 

I am really loving the sleeve detail! I will probably be adding the same tiered ruffle to more things I make this summer. 

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