Hygge Vest Pattern

There’s a new favorite vest pattern in town!  We sewed up the Hygge Vest from the Project Run & Play shop, and we’re in love.  Stick around for a game of who wore it best at the end of our post… The Hygge Vest pattern is a bodywarmer/gillet/vest with zip fastening.  Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a

How to Add Faux Fur Cuffs to Any Garment

When I showed you Annie’s winter jacket, I promised a tutorial on how to add faux fur cuffs to any jacket (or garment!)  So that’s what I’ve got for you today.  Be sure to check out my tips for working with faux fur here before you begin. Step 1: Measure your sleeve opening and add

Wool Tweed Molly Jacket

If you’ve been around Skirt Fixation for a while, you know that I love sewing coats.  Well, much to my delight, Annie outgrew her coat from last winter.  You see, I had the perfect pattern and the perfect fabric just waiting for that very thing. A while back I found the Molly jacket pattern by

Tips for Sewing with Faux Fur

Don’t fear the fur!  If you are planning to sew with faux fur anytime soon, be sure you read this post I wrote for the Cali & Co. blog.  If you do, you’ll be able to make beautiful faux fur items…like I did!  See you there…

Where the Wild Things Play {Twig & Tale Blog Tour}

Sometimes you get to be part of something that is just plain fun!  That’s what today’s sewing is about…Where The Wild Things Play.  Warning: it’s a picture heavy post, but I think you’ll see why.  And if you make it to the end, reward yourself by entering the giveaway! Recently an Indie sewing company decided