Ugh, I caught a nasty cold, and it derailed my #memademay. Oh well. Seems like I’m in good company. I did just finish this sweet dress for my daughter to wear to my SIL’s wedding in a couple of weeks. This is a McCalls #m7558 in a really nice linen/rayon blend from @boltfabricpdx. If you know me IRL, you probably know I set a goal to master buttonholes this year, and also that l’ve been terrified of them since high school, when I ruined a project at the last step with a botched buttonhole. Yes, I have been afraid of buttonholes for about 20 years... But no more! Behold! Three functional *not botched* buttonholes! Success! Do I feel silly for fearing buttonholes for 20 years? Honestly, no. It’s stressful to maybe ruin a project at the very end just because you botch a buttonhole. I stand behind the legitimacy of my fear, but I will no longer let it control me. Anyway, that was dramatic. And I’m not even done. This was my first time using a pattern from a big company, and although it turned out quite nice in the end, I found the instructions to be confusing, incomplete, and sometimes just wrong. Supposedly, this is a beginner pattern. That might be true with better and more thorough instructions (although the fully lined bodice and button placket make me skeptical). As is, the pattern doesn’t even state when and how to finish and press seams... Luckily, I was able to use all the great skills I’ve gained with excellent indie patterns to produce a lovely product in the end. That said, if you know any great indie kid pattern makers, Imk! #isew #handmadewardrobe #imakeclothes #memade #memadekidsclothes #momswhosew #makingthingsisgoodforyou #sewingisselfcare

This 1st day of school look turned out to be sooooooooo cute! I dug through my patterns to find a dress that I could modify into an easy breezy top. I settled on McCall's #M7558 and chose to forgo the full button down back and put in a single button/elastic closure at the neck. To turn it into a tunic, I kept only the main part of the skirt and skipped the thick bottom ruffle. I love that the bodice is fully lined! it's something I haven't done much of in my other makes, and I'm kind of obsessed with it (especially since it eliminates carefully placing in bias tape). The fabric is from a recent trip to Hobby Lobby. The soft mustard gauze was 40% off from their newly released Fall selection. The stripes were 30% off and tucked away on the quilting selection (which I usually ignore because so much of it isn't as fun... boy was I wrong). This top can easily be made with just a little bit of fabric from your stash too... so I'm finding myself eyeing a few more combinations already! I think I want to add a long sleeve and shoulder ruffle next 🤩 Let me know what you think and if you've found joy in modifying patterns. I love this IG sewing community so much. Fabric: Hobby Lobby Pattern: McCall's M7558 #Sewist #SewistsOfInstagram #IdRatherBeSewing #1stDayOutfit #MomMadeWardrobe #HandMadeWardrobe #McCallsPatterns

Susie's new favorite dress! Made from quilting cotton (print) and cotton voile (solid). Made using McCall's 7558, view D with only one ruffle on the sleeve. Super simple Sew and I like that the bodice is lined, which I find preferable to bias bindings and facings. If you look closely at the buttonholes on the back, you can see that I made each in a different color thread so they would blend in with the fabric. Yes, I really am that crazy sometimes! #sewistsofinstagram #mccallspatterns #m7558 #sewforkids #sewcialists #handmadeisbetter

One special birthday rainbow unicorn dress, with stripey pink lining. I think this one is going to be a good twirler! 🦄🌈🦄🌈 #mccalls #m7558 #girls #girlsfashion #girlsclothes #sewing #handmade #madewithlove #kids #fashion #kidsfashion #kidsclothes #touchwooddesign #unicorn #rainbow #dress #prettyinpink

I set a goal to gain 100 IG Followers by today... well it didn't happen, and that is ok. I will continue to share my creations and the steps along the way. I hope you all continue to enjoy the process as much as I do. Either way, I just love how my Niece’s Dress turned out. I am already planning a me sized version with this same fabric. Hopefully it will work up just as quickly. Fabric: @stoffstil Pattern: @mccallpatterncompany - #M7558 #makeyourownfashion #stoffstildiy #stoffogstil #stoffogstildiy #summerfashion #makeyourownfashion #handmadeclothes #handmadefashion #kidsclothes #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #digitalpatterns #pdfpattern #sew #sewing #sewist #sewingproject #handmade #creatinghygge #sewingcommunity

On the Touch Wood cutting table this week. It's my goal to fulfil the rainbow unicorn dreams of one of my favourite little ladies 🦄🌈🦄🌈 #mccalls #m7558 #girls #girlsfashion #girlsclothes #sewing #handmade #madewithlove #kids #fashion #kidsfashion #kidsclothes #touchwooddesign unicorn #rainbow #dress #prettyinpink

I am almost finished with my Niece's and Nephew's summer outfits. I am in love with all of @[17841400263667753:@stoffstil] seersucker fabric. Pattern: @[17841401763150166:@mccallpatterncompany] - #m7558 Machine: @[17841400191569684:@janomeamerica] #makeyourownfashion #stoffstildiy #stoffogstil #stoffogstildiy #summerfashion #makeyourownfashion #handmadeclothes #handmadefashion #kidsclothes #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #digitalpatterns #pdfpattern #sew #sewing #sewist #sewingproject #handmade #creatinghygge #sewingcommunity #WIP

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Today is batch cutting day!! Do you batch cut or do one pattern at a time? Well, as we all know by now having multiple projects going at once is a must have for me. Except for sewing. I usually have to work on one pattern at a time or else I make major mistakes. So I usually don’t batch cut. 3 of these projects are the same pattern and will use the same color thread, making it much easier to work on at the same time. Patterns: Beachcomber Shorts by @peekaboopatternshop and M7558 by @mccallpatterncompany Fabric: @stoffstil #580048, #580039, #580050, #580049 #m7558 #beachcombershorts #summerfashion #makeyourownfashion #handmadeclothes #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #handmadefashion #Handmade #digitalpatterns #sew #sewing #sewist #handmade #sewingcommunity

Trying to start some new projects amongst all the busyness of life so I wanted to post some projects I completed earlier this year. This one is from June. Dress for my daughter, and of course I have enough fabric to make a matching one for myself but have not got around to it yet... Pretty straightforward but the back placket really stumped me and the instructions were not clear so it's bit messy. Pattern: McCall's 7558 view C Fabric: Spool of Thread - Vesper Rayon Linen Garden Mews Rust Wooden Buttons: Dollar Tree #sewkidsclothes #mccalls7558 #m7558 #spoolofthread

My mother taught me how to sew probably when I was 6 y/o #FiberuaryChallenge. I made at least one project a year from the age of 6 until I moved out of the house. I took and 18 year break, but when I came across this fabric I just needed to make something for my Niece. Welp, sewing isn't like riding a bike... I had to reteach myself how to do almost everything. So for now sewing is on the back burner until I get my own crafting space (hopefully by the end of this year). Fabric: @stoffstil Pattern: @mccallpatterncompany - #M7558 #fiberuary #fiberuarychallenge2022 #makeyourownfashion #stoffstildiy #stoffogstil #stoffogstildiy #summerfashion #makeyourownfashion #handmadeclothes #handmadefashion #kidsclothes #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #digitalpatterns #pdfpattern #sew #sewing #sewist #sewingproject #handmade #creatinghygge #sewingcommunity

My least favourite part of sewing project: transferring the dear paper pattern into craft paper and then cutting the fabric .. But no cut fabric, no clothes 🙄😂 Bulk cutting day whoop whoop ! #m7558 #b9362 #b9373 #paperpattern #slowfashion #girldress #imthebestaunty #ihope #couture #isew