The Norma Turban was inspired by the character of Norma Desmond (played by Gloria Swanson) and her fabulous wardrobe in the 1950 dark comedy Sunset Boulevard. The film is incredible (with costumes designed by Edith Head), but I am absolutely obsessed with the Sunset Boulevard musical currently playing on Broadway, too. It’s a classic! — […]
Rise to the head of the class with this sharp menswear-inspired set! The Valedictorian Bow Tie and Suspenders is a classic combo with so many options. The tie can be made and worn traditionally or as an adjustable clip-on, while the suspenders can be created using leather loops and buttons, or purchased metal clips. Even […]
Perfectly sized for a small tablet or sewing textbook, the Field Trip Backpack can go with you on all of your creative adventures! This mini backpack is an adorable book bag that will upgrade any outfit with a touch of classroom chic. You can experiment with different fabrics and decorative closures for a truly one-of-a-kind […]
You can’t have a Santa Baby outfit without a matching Santa Hat! Here’s how to make your own, with this very simple pattern drafting tutorial, so you can make hats to fit everyone in your family (fur babies included!). Supplies Needed Lush red velveteen fabric Red lining fabric White faux fur fabric White lining fabric […]
This is such a simple project that can make any outfit feel special for the holidays! Recently, as a break from spending time in the studio, we all took a trip to our local craft store and browsed the aisles for fun and festive supplies. We gathered a pile of our favorites and took them […]
With the addition of kitty cat Alfie to the family, I decided to make us all new matching stockings. The holiday stockings are sewn in rich midnight blue velveteen, while the scalloped cuff is cut in a single layer of ivory wool felt. To make the stockings feel really personal, I created the names by […]
Happy Hanukkah from Charm Patterns! We are excited to share the Charm Patterns appliquéd Hanukkah Skirt with you! Created in partnership with Rachel Petterson from Pigs in Pajamas, this lovely circle skirt will have you celebrating the holiday in style! Resources Hanukkah Skirt appliqué files in SVG format (for your craft cutting machine) or PDF […]
For the 10th day of this year’s Halloween Extravaganza, I’m excited to share this AMAZING bat fascinator with you! I am obsessed with this, and will definitely be wearing it while handing out candy this year. I’ve included the PDF (or SVG) file and step-by-step instructions below so you can make your own. Resources Bat […]
To celebrate the release of the Barbie movie, we’ve created this beautiful hair bow for you! It’s the perfect companion for your pink gingham Barbara Millicent dress (using the recently released Barbara Bodice and Millicent Skirt). This is a bias-cut hair bow with curved ends, attached to a metal hair clip or comb. You […]
Every season needs cute accessories, and I designed the perfect summer tote to take to the beach or for lounging by the pool. But it’s not just for summer! The Hattie Tote bag works wonderfully all year round for storing your knitting and hand-sewing projects, too. (And, as a bonus, you can even fit a […]