Hi Friends! Amanda here and today I’m going to do a pattern review on the recently size expanded Forte Top & Dress from Love Notions Patterns. I was able to be a part of the testing team and wanted to be able to give my feedback on the experience. Here we go! Designer: Love Notions …
The Fitting Room: York Pinafore
Today we bring you the first ever installment of a new series we’re calling The Fitting Room! This series will focus on how patterns fit on bodies… meaning a few things. Like today, you might find a few of our bloggers all making the same pattern to compare the fit on each of our very different bodies.
Seasonal Inspiration October-December 2019
The crisp, cool days of the Fall season brings about the beginning of soft and cozy fabrics, warm colors reminiscent of the changing color of leaves and styles that transition from warmer days to brisk evenings. It is a favorite among many, so we’ve compiled some inspiration to help you figure out what you most want to make this year. You’ll find information about fabric, color scheme ideas, early patterns releases and some inspiration straight from the talented sewists in House of Curves Hangout.
Dear Body: You’re Worth Being Loved
This morning I woke up feeling like a total badass which made me love you more. But yesterday I didn’t, and I hated you. Both days I honored you because you’re worthy of that–especially on the days that are harder.
Bloggers Answer: Rainy Day Activities
Once a month, we will all answer a question so that you can see who we are – aside from bloggers, sewists, plus/curvy people, etc. Some questions may be sewing related, some may be about our feelings on plus/curvy issues or about mundane things… like rainy days! Read on to see what each of our bloggers love to do – and don’t forget to comment and let us know what other questions you want answered!