Cancelled weddings this summer, so a throwback to a fav wedding look! I honestly thought the off-shoulder would annoy me all night but it STAYED PUT! And y’all, I’m a big dancer. @gertie18 also knows how to put some TWIRL volume in a skirt!! 👚 is #v9291 and 👗 is the skirt only portion of #b6453 • • • • • • #isew #memade #sewing #sewingproject #sewingblogger #sewersofinstagram #sewcialists #handmade #handmadewardrobe #millennialsewing #memadeeveryday #texassews #austinsews #stayhomeandsew #slowfashion #b36w30h42 #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram

Today’s weather? SLUSH. ❄️❄️❄️ Remember when it was warm and sunny and I was on a cruise wearing seersucker? ☀️🏝💛 Take me back to that please! Top: #V9291 @mccallpatterncompany Skirt: @sewaholic #raeskirt Fabric: @fabricfindersinc yellow seersucker . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #ncsews #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #durhamblogger #ncblogger #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #fashrev #30wears #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #retrostyle

One Mother-of-the-groom dress almost finished. Lots of Hemming and a bit of finishing left to go, especially in the waistband/zipper area💃. The waistband is boned and every seam/hem is/will be bound with 23 yds of bias dupioni—#v8980 #v9291 #mccallspatterns #isewmyownclothes #kathrynbrenne #memademay18 @mccallpatterncompany #silkbaron #sewersofinstagram #sewover50

The invite said “Pacific Northwest dress,” so my mind went to a fun crop top and full skirt combo. The #v9291 was a great wedding outfit success! I paired it with the #b6453 skirt because I love the fullness that the skirt has! I danced a lot (a LOT) and the top stayed in tact despite the fact that it is a true wrap top! I’ll be writing up a review soon! • • • • • • #sewing #sewingproject #pacificnorthwestwedding #croptop #southernstyle #preppystyle #handmade #isew #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #imakemyownclothes #handmadewedding #voguepatterns #butterickpatterns

My valentines red set is up on the blog now! This #v9291 top and gathered skirt is inspired by @helloalliej ‘s navy version of the same outfit! You can read all about making this on my blog, link in the bio. * * * * * * * #makersgonnamake #diywardrobe #memade #memadeeveryday #diy #diyfashion #sewcialists #makersgonnamake #ilovesewing #makeitsewcial #sewist #millennialsewing #sewing #isew #instasew #sewersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #sewingblogger #rochestersews

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My 2018 top nine! Lots of sewing and love goodness 🧵❤️ This year I completed a quilt monster and also lost my sewjo in the process. It took a while to start sewing again and I’m excited for new projects in 2019! 1) #charliecaftan by @closetcase.patterns 2) @indie_sew #coramtop and @seamworkmag #denalivest 3) #emerydress by @christinehaynes 4) more amazing engagement sewing photos by @amiliaphotography 5) two piece ensemble created with the #v9291 and the @gertie18 #b6453 skirt 6) a vintage @mccallpatterncompany #m7681 jumpsuit 7-9) all more #emerydress goodness 🤗

With summer weddings coming around the corner, I HIGHLY recommend the #v9291 paired with a full skirt or high waisted pants! I used the #b6453 to make my skirt and it’s twirl factor is AH-MAZING! Scroll through for the full shot 💃🏻 It’s dancing tested and wedding approved! My full review of the pattern is in my bio! • • • • • • #sewing #sewingproject #sewcialists #sewists #sewistsofinstagram #sewingpatterns #voguepatterns #coloradosews #isew #memade #denversews #millennialsewing

Can I just wear it in paper? #kathrynbrenneoriginal #v9291

Thanks to @helloalliej for using @fabricfindersinc fabrics 😊, love the pic Repost @helloalliej ・・・ This is the second #v9291 to be on the blog but it's actually the first one I made! This was my "wearable muslin" for my navy New Year's dress and it was so wearable that I made a little matching skirt, too! Which style do you like better, more casual yellow seersucker or dressy navy sateen?⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ photo: @benazevedo . . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews #retrostyle #60sstyle #summerstyle #summerdress #vintagesewing #retrosewing #mccallspatterns

New Year, New Dress! 🥂🍾✨ To kick off 2018, my final and possibly favorite project of 2017, a two piece dress featuring #v9291 for a vintage aesthetic and a modern twist! I’ve made this top twice now, once in this dressier navy shirting and once in yellow seersucker, and I think it will be a staple in my pattern drawer and my wardrobe! This little pattern is surprising versatile and psssst: it is on SALE today for $5.99 on the vogue patterns website... make it in red for Valentine’s Day!! Or how cute would a white version be with red high waisted pants?? Have you made any @mccallpatterncompany accessories patterns before? I had not before this but I’ll be sure to look more closely at them in the future!! All the details on the blog 😘 📸: @flame_wolf #ad

If the wedding you’re attending has a wagon, of course you take photos with it! We think this would be our album cover when we form a folk group 😂 I wore my two piece #v9291 top with the skirt portion of @gertie18 #b6453 dress. It’s such a fun wedding outfit! • • • • • • #colorado #coloradowedding #wagon #hipsterstyle #isew #isewmyownclothes #memade #denversews #millennialsewing #twopieceset #summerstyle #sewing

When you’re feeling smug and swirly because your entire outfit is secretly made out of comfy stretch denim! AND you have a beautiful paper hair flower made by @paintpaperpetal ! Blog post is up about making this weird little crop top (and also the skirt!) 📸: @dyann_diercks #v9291 #justgotmyzennis #vintagesewing #pinupclothing

Friday night was date night celebrating our third wedding anniversary! Here’s how the #v9291 looks paired with pants instead of a skirt... I’ve also realized that I am wearing my same sunglasses in like every #mmmay18 post so far and perhaps I should mix it up? 🙈 I just love my enormous @gentlemonster sunnies so much, I can’t stop! 😎 #sorrynotsorry More photos on the blog! Ps: who has great tips for iPhone photography?! ❤️ . . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews

After reading the directions to my #v9291 pattern on my sewing desk, on the ironing board, and finally on the floor, I was able to understand them! Do y’all ever have those moments where you just can’t break through the instructions of a pattern?? Maybe it’s just time for bed? 🤷🏻‍♀️ • • • • • • #sewing #sewingproject #sewingforweddings #weddinglook #v9291 #pleatsplease #lightblue #sewingproject #millenialsewing #sewingconfusion #sewingblogger

My picks for #makenine2018 Last year I felt intimidated by committing to make 9 garments in a year so my resolution was to make 7. turns out I made 12 (plus a handful that didn't work out). I didnt make everything on my list from last year and probably won't again this year as new patterns catch my interest but I'm excited to tackle some bigger projects this year (like a coat!😮) #sewcialist #isew #indiesewing #newyearsresolution #memadeeveryday #slowfashion

An asymmetrical wrap (or wrap dress) and an asymmetrical smile 😉💃🏽👍🏼 • • • Made by #adeoluwacustomdesigns With #mccallspatterns #voguepatterns #voguepatternsdesigneroriginal #v9291 view C #vogue9291 view C Made with a silk and wool blend fabric from #mooddesignerfabrics #madewithmood • • • #wrapdress #asymmetricaldress #dress_accessory #mccallspatterncompany #kathrynbrenneoriginal #silk #wool #woolsilkblend #fabrics #fabric #stripe #winered #grey #nycfashion #fashioninnyc #ilovefashion #ilovestyle #uniquelyme #memadedress #centralpark #Bethesdafountain #nyc

Finally finished #vogue9291 after abandoning it for three months because the wrap-around tie style wasn’t working with this stretch denim fabric I (unwisely) chose. Hooks and eyes save the day againnnnn! #helptoomanycroptops #v9291 #vintagecroptop #pinupsewing #vintageseamstress

I won’t be topless at the wedding now #v9291 #kathrynbrenneoriginal #silkbaron #imakemyownclothes #mccallspatterncompany @mccallpatterncompany #sewover50

#flashbackfriday to a few weeks ago when I was wearing my handmade #v9291 and @sewaholic #raeskirt set and my faaaavorite blogger @juliahengel (she of yesterday’s cute outfit with pants wrinkles) posted a yellow two-piece of her own! Pale yellow and straw bags... who wore it better? 😂💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ Ps: She's total #hairgoals don't you agree? I'm growing out my natural color and hoping it'll look like that with some subtle highlights and no old ombre! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 photo: @benazevedo @mccallpatterncompany @mccallpatternuk ❤️ . . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews #retrostyle #60sstyle #springstyle #springdress

Not sure when this #v9291 (my wearable muslin!) will hit the blog but there IS another cruise outfit of the swimwear type coming up Wednesday! For today, though, talking fabric/pattern prep, reading a pattern, cutting out fabric, and interlining my #m7684 for the #royalweddingsewalong! Aaaand I did see someone making this crop top pattern for their sewalong! I have two versions and definitely want another so be assured this pattern has the Allie stamp of approval. 💁🏼‍♀️ I always appreciatehaving heard others’ experiences with patterns before I dive in, don’t you? 📸: @benazevedo 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 . . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews #retrostyle #60sstyle #retrostyle #summerstyle #summerdress

Great pic from @helloalliej 🤗 #loveourcustomers #supporthandmade #clothingdesigner Repost @helloalliej (@get_repost) ・・・ What am I doing sewing yellow seersucker in December?! 🙈🙈🙈 My wearable muslin of #v9291 in the seersucker I happened to have on hand ended up SO cute that I just had to make a coordinating skirt. Turns out it’s over 60 degrees and sunny today and I could probably get away with wearing it for the afternoon! This wasn’t the plan but now I’m thinking I should just take some photos and have a suuuuper unseasonal look for Monday. 😂😂😂 Or... I should probably save it for some spring day I don’t feel like sewing but still need a blog post. I’ll put some snaps in my stories though as soon as the skirt is done! 💃🏼💃🏼

"Thanks, it has pockets" (huge) "IT'S ACTUALLY PANTS" #taniaculottes #v9291 #pockets #functionandform

Go checkout the great work from the very talented @helloalliej ! This is using @fabricfindersinc seersucker. #weloveourcustomers Repost @helloalliej ・・・ Today’s weather? SLUSH. ❄️❄️❄️ Remember when it was warm and sunny and I was on a cruise wearing seersucker? ☀️🏝💛 Take me back to that please! Top: #V9291 @mccallpatterncompany Skirt: @sewaholic #raeskirt Fabric: @fabricfindersinc yellow seersucker . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #ncsews #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #durhamblogger #ncblogger #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #fashrev #30wears #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike

This is the second #v9291 to be on the blog but it's actually the first one I made! This was my "wearable muslin" for my navy New Year's dress and it was so wearable that I made a little matching skirt, too! Which style do you like better, more casual yellow seersucker or dressy navy sateen?⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ photo: @benazevedo . . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews #retrostyle #60sstyle #summerstyle #summerdress #vintagesewing #retrosewing #mccallspatterns

Today I’m shooting this year’s holiday dress (my navy #v9291 + skirt) so I’m throwing it back to my dress from 2015! 💚 Plus a bonus if you like green gowns: swipe to see @alexandrap529 and @maddiemadethis who also have similar dresses up on their blogs!! I love @alexandrap529’s on-trend velvet and @maddiemadethis used a less fabric-greedy pattern and made a few alterations to get a similar silhouette to the one I made, #s8013. Maddie actually made hers last year so that’s one each for 2015, ‘16, and ‘17! 💚💚💚 #sewcialistsaturday #millennialsewing #librarianstyle

Did you see the Oscars? The stars came out for Hollywood’s biggest night! The red carpet was serving glamour, elegance and jaw-dropping looks! Here’s a recap of some of our favorite looks plus some sewing pattern inspo so that you can make your own! SEW THE LOOK: Selena Gomez #M7835 Demi Moore #M8128 Colman Domingo #V1946 Halle Berry #M6838 Cynthia Erivo #M7885 and #S8770 Elle Fanning #N6786 Andrew Garfield #V9097 Mindy Kaling #V2010 Queen Latifah #V9291, #S9881 and #S9880 Margaret Qualley #M7865 Joe Locke #BUR2767 Charlotte Lawrence #V1735 Rita Wilson #M8087 Head to Simplicity.com to shop all of the patterns featured in this post. Link available in bio & stories. #sewthelook #redcarpetfashion #oscarsredcarpet #diyfashion #thelookforless #simplicitypatterns #mccallspatterns #voguepatterns

Exciting news after meetings with Vogue this week in NYC! My new wrap pattern Vogue v9291 has been the #1 top seller for weeks now! Thank you for your support. Here is the beautiful @helloalliej wearing view B. She made a matching skirt to create the look of a dress. I love what she has done with the pattern! Swipe for a closer look. #mccallspatterns #voguepatterns #v9291 #helloalliej #sewcialist #sewinglove #sewyourown #idesign #idesignpatterns #voguepatterndesigner #kathrynbrenneoriginal #kathrynbrenne #handmadewardrobe #retrostyle #handsewnwithlove #handsewn #sewclothes #currentlywearing #newyearsevedress

I even wore it #kathrynbrenne #kathrynbrenneoriginal #memadeeveryday #isewmyownclothes #mccallspatterns #silkbaron #v8980 #v9291 #sewover50 @mccallpatterncompany

Bias bound facings, slipstitched down. New skill today 👑#v9291 #silkbaron #ilovefabric #beautifulfabrics #kathrynbrenneoriginal

Happy Friday!! #FBF to the most relaxing week ever on my recent cruise. Could only have been improved if there was a sewing studio onboard... shouldn't there totally be a crafter's cruise? I'm thinking all-you-can-eat cake and all-you-can-knit-yarn? What are you sewing this weekend? 📷: @benazevedo #v9291 #raeskirt #carnivalcruise ❤️ . . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews #retrostyle #60sstyle #summerstyle #summerdress

Sew the look(tm) date night options❤️: #m7366 jumpsuit and #v9291 wrap top. #sewthelook 📷 inspo jumpsuit by Olympiah and available at Farfetch; wrap top made and modeled by @helloalliej #sewingpattern

I LOVE @lookwhatmarymade’s ❤️RED❤️ version of my #v9291 and gathered skirt combo—so so hot and perfect for Valentine’s Day don’t you think?? 😍😍😍 This is a pretty simple pattern with, I think you’ll agree, knockout results—and there’s still time to whip one up for date night... ❤️Swipe right to see my navy version! Fabric: @teliofashion from @harts_fabric Pattern: @mccallpatterncompany #v9291 by @kathrynbrenneoriginal ❤️ . . . . . . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews #retrostyle #60sstyle @mccallpatternuk

Loving the pic from @helloalliej using @fabricfindersinc fabrics ! #weloveourcustomers #Repost @helloalliej ・・・ Not sure when this #v9291 (my wearable muslin!) will hit the blog but there IS another cruise outfit of the swimwear type coming up Wednesday! For today, though, talking fabric/pattern prep, reading a pattern, cutting out fabric, and interlining my #m7684 for the #royalweddingsewalong! Aaaand I did see someone making this crop top pattern for their sewalong! I have two versions and definitely want another so be assured this pattern has the Allie stamp of approval. 💁🏼‍♀️ I always appreciatehaving heard others’ experiences with patterns before I dive in, don’t you? 📸: @benazevedo 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 . . . . #sewing #sewingblogger #memade #isew #sewcialists #jecouds #jeportecequejecouds #handmadewardrobe #handmade #fashionsewing #memadeeveryday #millennialsewing #stylediary #ootd #personalstyle #currentlywearing #whatiwore #preppy #preppystyle #ladylike #ncsews #60sstyle #retrostyle #summerstyle #summerdress

Is learning to sew a 2018 resolution of yours? I have a beginner-friendly video class on @skillshare that will teach you how to make a simple gathered skirt! I’ve made tons of skirts using these techniques—including the one I made to go with my navy #v9291! Swipe to see the skirt I make in class, and what I’ve paired it with—spoiler, it’s another crop top, but casual this time! (Ps: between this class and @maddiemadethis’s sewing blogger 101 series, you’ll be a pro in no time... 😘) Link to the class is in my bio!