Abbey Convertible Backpack DIY Sewing Pattern

I've been on a long pattern writing break and look at me....I have two out in less than a month!  It might be all the inspiration I'm feeling or maybe it's the fact that I've learned quite a bit more about designing now 🙂  It really is a combination of all the above along with … Continue reading Abbey Convertible Backpack DIY Sewing Pattern

Summer Day Top Review

I can't believe the "unofficial" end of summer is near!  My kids are starting school in less than a month and all of a sudden I'm thinking about all things fall.  But I'm trying to hold onto the warm temps, lazy mornings with my boys, and days at the pool for as long as possible. … Continue reading Summer Day Top Review

Rumi Tank Review

I'm a huge fan of racerback tops. I don't know if I just have weird sloping shoulders or maybe the wrong bras, but any kind of spaghetti strap I wear, always falls down.  Over the years, its become pretty annoying having to constantly pull the straps back up.  I started to wear mainly racerback bras … Continue reading Rumi Tank Review

Heritage and Arizona After Fabrics :: Portside Duffle

April Rhodes has done it again.  She has just dropped not one, but TWO new fabric collections with Art Gallery Fabrics.  Arizona After is a gorgeous extension of April's inaugural Arizona line with some new prints and some recolored with soft dusty pink and blues along with some deep rust and mustard.  The color combos … Continue reading Heritage and Arizona After Fabrics :: Portside Duffle

Quilted Envelope Clutch :: Free Tutorial

Envelope Clutches are everywhere right now and I was inspired by it simple and timeless shape.  This Quilted Envelope Clutch design is over-sized to give you ample room for all of your essentials, but still is nice  enough to go from day to night.  It's a sleek bag when paired with the right faux (or … Continue reading Quilted Envelope Clutch :: Free Tutorial