Hello! Ingrid (Sewingridd) here to share another Blank Slate Patterns make with you. This month’s theme is “what’s on top.” For me that’s an easy to answer question because I mainly wear jeans combined with a nice top and cardigan or jacket. So lately I’ve made a lot of T-shirts and blouses for myself because
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Fairelith Raglan with Inspinration
Hi, it is Miranda again from Inspinration. Last time I showed a small tutorial on adapting the pockets of the Denver dress. For this post, I sewed the Fairelith (aff link) shirt and this one pattern includes two very different looking tops. I sewed both versions, the swing bottom and fitted version, and although they
Rivage Raglan with Sew Mariefleur
Hi there, it’s Fleurine from Sew Mariefleur, and today I’m going to show you how to hack the Rivage Raglan (aff link) to lift it from a basic everyday knit tee to a way more fancy garment. That you can still wear every day, obviously. Who doesn’t want some easy-to-wear sparkle? This month’s theme is “on
Skye Joggers and Sora Sweater Round-up
Hi everyone! It’s Susan here, Melissa’s assistant. One of the things I do in my role for Melissa is coordinate the testing efforts for upcoming releases. And I have some Sora Sweater and Skye Joggers tester photos for you today! The testing process is crucial to a great finished sewing pattern, and we are so
Skye Joggers with Hazelnut Handmade
Well, hello! It’s Jillayne from Hazelnut Handmade, and I’m back on Melly Sews sharing my take on althleisure. The Skye Joggers (afflink) let me basically wear pajamas, but in a cool urban way. And I can transition from working/hanging/lounging around the house to running errands in about 30 seconds. Or as long as it takes to
Airplane Knit Fabric with Riley Blake Designs
We’re jumping for joy around here because my newest fabrics with Riley Blake Designs are now available in shops! I designed Airplane knits because I wanted a knit print that wasn’t too babyish for my older boys – both of whom are about to outgrow my patterns! As cool as it is to see a
Rivage Raglan Rash Guard with Cabin7k
Hi, this is Abby from the Blank Slate Sewing Team. Today, let’s talk cute swimsuits. In Phoenix it gets hot, like really really hot! Sure there’s the whole “it’s a dry heat” thing, but after a certain point it’s EVEN too hot for the pool. As we move into April, it is officially pool season!
Skye Joggers with Be So Crafty
Hi all, I’m Becky from Be So Crafty. Like every busy mom, I am all about my clothes being comfortable. In fact, my favorite outfit is my sweatpants capri joggers and a well-worn t-shirt. I love the introduction of the athleisure movement, or as I like to call it, “the wear gym clothes anywhere anytime”
Skye Joggers and Shoreline Boatneck with The Ravel Out
Hello everybody, I am Sylvia from The Ravel Out and I will be sharing my Athleisure inspired outfit with you today. One of my absolute favorite parts about being able to make my own clothes is the challenge of making something totally out of my comfort zone. This time, I made the Skye Joggers paired with the
Catalina Dress with JessamyB
Hi, Jessamy from Jessamybmakes, and I’m here to share my newest dress with you. I have been thinking about our summer travel plans, and what I might need to add to make packing (and exploring!) easy and stress free. I decided that a maxi length Catalina Dress (affiliate link) would be the perfect addition to
Daintree Skirt with Ma, me, mi…mo
Hello Blank Slate Patterns fans! This is Mònica from Ma, me, mi… mo bringing you a lovely and flattering skirt you need to sew: the Daintree Skirt. (aff link) This pattern is a “must have” in your suitcase if you are traveling. It is a half-circle gored skirt with wrap closure and fabric ties. It
Catalina Dress with Love You Sew
Happy Spring Friends! It’s Cristy from Love You Sew again. With it being May (already!) it’s no wonder this month’s theme is “Travel Wardrobe.” My husband and I have been busy planning our summer trips with the kids and I even have a trip planned with just me! Coincidentally, I’ll be flying out to Texas
Oceanside Pants with Handmade by Helena
Hi! Helena from Handmade by Helena here with you today to chat about the Oceanside Pants and Shorts pattern. (aff link) With summer just around the corner, travel and vacation are soon approaching as well. Lately, my summers always include a family road trip, and between the long hours of travel and the many “Are we
Valetta Top with Handmade by Lizzy
Hello, this is Lizzy from Handmade by Lizzy and I’m sharing my latest springy/summery make, the short-sleeved version of the Valetta Top (aff link) from Blank Slate Sewing Patterns! I sewed this top in a gorgeous white linen and hand embroidered the yoke for a fun detail. This breezy pullover top with tassels is so low
Auberley Dress with Frölein Tilia
Hello, this is Eveline from Frölein Tilia and I’m sharing my Auberley dress today. (aff link) I’ve wanted to sew the Auberley dress since I saw the beautiful example my friend Fleurine made. And so now here I am, with my Auberley Boho-inspired summer dress version. I had a concrete picture in mind of what
Shoreline Boatneck with Simple.Blessed
Hi there! It’s Patti from Simple.Blessed, and I’m so excited to share my newest sundress with you! I used the hack pack included with the Shoreline Boatneck (aff link) pattern to make this super flattering yet easy to wear silhouette. This dress is seriously perfect for so many occasions – I feel like it could easily
Catalina Maxi Dress with Handmade by Lara Liz
Hi everyone! This is Lara from Handmade by Lara Liz! I’m here on the Melly Sews blog to share my Catalina Maxi Dress (aff link). This month’s theme is sundresses and I couldn’t think of a better addition to my summer wardrobe than a maxi dress! Truth is, I don’t have many maxi dresses in
Shoreline Boatneck with Margarita on the Ross
I am Stacey from Margarita on the Ross, kicking off this month’s blog theme “Rejuvenation.” The summer heat here in Tennessee has been slowing me down, but there is nothing like a beach family vacation to recharge. Now I am ready to buckle down for the second half of the year in my new Shoreline
Texana Tank and Oceanside Pants with Doctora Botones
Hi! I’m Stephanie, Doctora Botones on social media, and this is my post for the “Rejuvenation” month theme! When I knew the theme, I had a clear idea of what needed a rejuvenation: my closet! Sometimes there are days that, even if my wardrobe is full, I don’t find anything that I want to wear:
Valetta Dress with Riva la Diva
Hey there, it’s Riva from Riva La Diva with you here today and I’m showing you my most favorite way to wear the Valetta Top (aff link) this summer… as a DRESS. I’ve been wanting to make this pattern for a looooong time and I’m so excited to have this dress for summer. It’s such a
Clean Slate Shorts with sewVery – Blank Slate Sewing Team
Hey y’all – today I’m excited to have Veronica showing off her Clean Slate Shorts for our Blank Slate Patterns Sewing Team Friday. Enjoy! Hi, there! This is Veronica from sewVery, and if you are already familiar with my blog, then you know I love to sew fun, stylish clothes for my daughter, Ella. Well,
Zippy Jacket with If Only They Would Nap – Blank Slate Sewing Team
Today Jess is showing you how she hacked the Zippy Jacket pattern to make it a pullover instead of a zip front. Keep reading to see how to do this yourself. And have a great weekend! Hey there, Jess from If Only They Would Nap here! Here in Wisconsin, the hot days of summer are
Pocket PJs with The Crazy Tailor – Blank Slate Sewing Team
Hey there, it’s Sarah from The Crazy Tailor! I’ve got a new take on an old classic today – the sleep shirt! Or nightgown. Whatever floats your boat…er, bed? I started with the Pocket PJ’s pattern and did a bit of modifying and so I’ll walk you through how to get this cute little sleep shirt
Ruffled Cardigan with Sew a Straight Line – Blank Slate Sewing Team
Today Sabra is sharing her modified Ruffled Cardigan – and I LOVE how she changed it up! Plus, she’s got a FREE pattern and tutorial for the accessories she made her daughter, so make sure to read the whole post to find that. Hello, this is Sabra from Sew a Straight Line sharing my daughter’s
How to Make a Button Back Top – Shoreline Boatneck Pattern Hack
Whew – it’s a PACKED week on the blog here! In addition to Sew in Tune, there’s a Boatneck Sewalong going on in my pattern group. We’re getting to the pattern hack portion of the sewalong, so I wanted to make sure and post this hack on how to make a button back top. I’ve
Colorblock Tutorial for Tee Times 3 With Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy – Blank Slate Sewing Team
Today Stacey has a tutorial for us on how to take one of my favorite basics, the Tee x 3 and kick it up a notch. Hi, Stacey of Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts here today with a tutorial for creating an inverted triangle t-shirt with your hooded Tee X 3 pattern. This pattern has so many
Quilted Camera Bag with If Only They Would Nap – Blank Slate Sewing Team
Today Jess has taken the Quilted Camera Bag pattern in a totally different and totally awesome direction! Read on… Hi sewing friends, Jess from If Only They Would Nap here, with my new Quilted Camera Bag that’s actually a diaper bag! I’ve been itching for a new diaper bag, and I realized that the Quilted
Fresh Bloom Frock with Sew a Straight Line – Blank Slate Sewing Team
Today Sabra is with us sharing a fun twist on the Fresh Bloom Frock – so cute and unexpected! REad on to see. Hello and good morning! This is Sabra from Sew a Straight Line sharing one of my favorite Blank Slate patterns, the Fresh Bloom Frock. Today, I’m serving up the ‘Frock both in
(30) Days of Sundresses Boatneck Sundress Tutorial
Hey y’all! Well, I have been sewing up a storm in sundresses this month, and I’m excited to share another one with y’all. This is actually a hack of my Shoreline Boatneck pattern, and I am thrilled with how it turned out! And I’m sharing the pattern hack – if you own (or buy) the
Widlflower Top with Little Kids Grow – Blank Slate Sewing Team
With (30) Days of Sundresses over, we get Blank Slate Sewing team posts again, hooray! Today Shannon has a really creative pattern hack that is easier than it looks – read on. Buy Wild Flower Top Buy Oceanside Pants and Shorts My fashion philosophy is definitely quick, cute and fun! Quick because I’m always on