I've been on the lookout for a similar pattern or patterns that I could alter to make my milkmaid dress dreams a reality. While mindlessly scrolling through patterns online, I found my answer: McCall's M7116.

It may be 4C but I'm getting that sunshine babyyy I think wrap dresses may be my favourite kind of dress to sew and wear. They're generally quite easy to fit because the waist is adjustable, and that adjustable waist is great for size fluctuations (yay, less chance of alterations being needed down the road!).… Continue reading That’s a Wrap! Cashmerette Roseclair

Toasty Bun Early 2022, I will be moving all the way across Canada to Prince Edward Island - from one small island to another! Since I will be once again living in a place with actual winters (snow! below zero temps!), I decided to sew myself an ultra toasty coat. Enter: the Pepernoot Coat by… Continue reading Noot Noot, I Made the Pepernoot … coat

I'm so excited to share my "Halloween" (let's be honest, I'll wear it as a cocktail dress) Space Witch dress! But first and foremost, a HUGE thank you to my friend and neighbour Annika for taking such lovely pictures of me in our yard. She did an amazing job and I'm so grateful to have… Continue reading The Makings of a Space Witch

I've always loved the look of what I like to call "fancy pajamas". You know, ones that actually match and aren't just a men's XL Logitech t-shirt that you got for free at Pax Prime almost half a decade ago (suspiciously specific much?). Fancy pajamas! If you've been in the sewing sphere for even a… Continue reading Carolyn PJs – The Good, the Bad and the Ghosties

I specifically bought Sew Over It's Summer Dreaming eBook for the Siena Dress. I had previously made Style Arc's Ariana Dress and had some fit issues, but I just adored the style of the dress. I've had great luck with the fit of Sew Over It patterns (I've made 3 Eve Dresses at this point… Continue reading My Siena Dress Love Letter