Summertime, and the sewing is easy

Summertime, and the sewing is easy

BambooAlyssa Blankenmeyer
It is warming up outside and that means a shift in closets and sewing!  It’s time to show those shoulders and get those legs out of hibernation.  S...
Drape, In the Eye of the Beholder

Drape, In the Eye of the Beholder

Bella SunshineAlyssa Blankenmeyer
  If you've dived into the world of fabric you've probably heard of the term 'drape'.  You may think that weight and drape are interchangeable.  ...
It's gonna be Me-Made-May!

It's gonna be Me-Made-May!

#sseMeMadeMayAlyssa Blankenmeyer
Can you believe it's already almost May?  MAY??  I mean, where did the year go? I feel like I was just celebrating New Years.  But that means it's ...
Welcome to the Jungle, We Have Spandex!

Welcome to the Jungle, We Have Spandex!

fabricAlyssa Blankenmeyer
So you've decided to join the world of knits!  Or maybe you're just weighing the idea, trying it on and wearing it around for a while.  Lucky for y...
Sewing a Capsule Wardrobe

Sewing a Capsule Wardrobe

CapsuleAlyssa Blankenmeyer
If you've been on Pinterest, the internet, sewing groups, your mom's house, or even outside, you've probably heard of a little thing called a cap...