I know it can’t just be me. My sewjo has gone away and I’ve been having such a hard time trying to get it back. I remember the days when I used to sew every single day without fail and now, not so much. I think about sewing and all the things I’d love to make, but I just haven’t found the motivation. I kind of know what the issue is. I started a new job last October and ever since I started, I’ve been sewing less and less and I don’t like it! Well, in comes Simplicity S3237. Summertime is here and it’s time to bring out all the skirts. Simplicity recently released S3237 as part of their summer patterns. This skirt is a full, gathered skirt with a bias-cut yoke with side seam pockets and an invisible back zipper. The skirt comes in 3 different lengths – mini, midi and maxi. I decided to make View B which is the midi length. I’m not much of a maxi length kind of girl and that mini was a little too small for me. I sewed up a size 22 with a few modifications. Let’s talk about th...
Every now and then, a fabric pairing stops you in your tracks—and this was one of those moments. As soon as I spotted this designer mesh and coordinating charmeuse on Fabric Mart Fabrics, I didn’t hesitate—I immediately requested both. It’s rare to find the same (or closely matching) print across different fabric types, and when you do, it opens the door to something really special. I already knew I wanted to create a cohesive set that felt effortless, elevated, and perfect for a resort-inspired look. The Vision For this project, I paired two patterns that felt like an instant match: • Tasha Trousers by Viki Sews – a clean, tailored trouser that drapes beautifully and gives that relaxed-but-polished resort feel. • Carmen Top by Patterns by Dee – a stunning wrap-style top that mimics the viral TikTok wrap shirt. It’s modern, flattering, and lets the fabric really shine. The result is a lightweight, statement-making set that feels both comfortable and high fashion. The charm...