I'm back on the Minerva Crafts blog today with my first, but certainly not last, Sew Over It London pussy bow blouse. I've been wearing my new top to work like a uniform, it's great for layering, and the fabric has a METALLIC flake! Check out my post on their blog here.

This metallic peachskin crepe fabric was gifted to me by Minerva Crafts, and I truly love it! You can purchase some yourself through my affiliate link here.

I recently joined the secret pajama club with this Moneta Dress made with Deluxe Viscose Jersey Knit Fabric from Minerva Crafts. Check out my blog post on their page here.

This fabric was gifted to me by Minerva and I truly love the quality of it. You can purchase the same fabric through my affiliate link here.

Whipping up this Cher knit sweater was so rewarding. It was quick to make (I was able to do the whole thing on my serger!) and I love the final look. Thankfully I was able to finish it while we still had a bit of cold weather.


I used the Cher knit dress pattern from Style Arc to make this sweater, modifying the pattern slightly by changing the bottom skirt portion of the pattern to a simple waistband. To do this I stood my tape measure on its side and measured the bottom portion of the top. Using this measurement I cut two rectangles 6 inches deep, sewed them together at both short sides (right sides together), and finished the sweater by sewing this band to the bottom of the top portion of the dress (right sides out.) Style Arc's instructions and directional diagram was a breeze to use and easy to modify.


Style Arc describes this design as an "avant-garde" style and I love its architectural design. While I do love this make, it didn't end up being as close of a replicate to Meghan Markle's white sweater as I had hoped. I plan to make it again in a white, lighter weight sweater knit and will bring up the hemline a few inches.

My biggest learning from this make was how important it is to cut pattern pieces on the grainline, ensuring that the stretch of knit garments goes around the body and not vertically, which could cause a heavy garment to pull downward. In patterns like this mis-cutting the fabric can make it very difficult your head through the small neck hole. I would know!




I get a lot of compliments wearing this sweater and always feel great wearing it. I will certainly be making more versions in the future!

Time estimate: 3 hours
Size: 8
Fabric used: Fuzzy Gray and White Chunky Wool Knit, wool blend, 1.5 yards
Care instructions: dry-clean for best results

Cost to make:
Cher Knit Dress Pattern and Shipping: $16.50
Fuzzy Gray and White Chunky Wool Knit: 1.5 yards, $40.50
*used thread from my stash
TOTAL: $57.00

It was such an honor to be selected to join the Pattern Scout - Luna Crossbody testing group, and I love how my new cross body bag turned out!


As soon as I read the sewing instructions and learned that this pattern called for canvas I had just the right fabric in mind. I found this Rifle Paper Co. floral canvas at my local quilt shop and immediately fell head-over-heels. This small piece of fabric, purchased about a year ago, began my love affair with RPC! But it was such a small piece that I hadn't found the right project for it until this moment.

I also added some black duck canvas for an exterior piece and strap as well as some light pink quilting cotton for the lining and interior pockets. I finished the purse with a hardware kit from Pattern Scout.


I loved how quickly this bag came together. It instantly felt rewarding because I could see it taking shape. There are about five pattern pieces and they are small in size so this is an easy pattern to print at home. And I love Casey's illustrations, which made the whole project go smoothly!


The Luna Crossbody is the perfect size bag for all of my quick trips and errands with three pockets, four card holder slots, and an adjustable shoulder strap. Plus I'm just loving the fabric combinations and gold accents. My mother has already asked for her own version!


I had such an absolutely fabulous experience sewing up my first pattern test for Pattern Scout - the Luna Crossbody. I was originally excited just to be selected and soon found so much additional value in doing a small sew-along with other sewists and sharing real-time feedback. You can have the same experience by joining the Luna Crossbody sew-along!

Time estimate: 8 hours
Fabric used: 1 fat quarter Rifle Paper Co. floral canvas, 1/2 yard duck canvas fabric, 1/4 yard light pink quilting cotton
Other materials: gold and black hardware kits from Pattern Scout
Care instructions: spot clean as needed

Cost to make cross body bag:
pattern - $10.00 value
duck canvas - $2.50
hardware - $9.50
shipping - $3.00
*used floral canvas, quilting cotton, and thread from my stash
TOTAL: $25.00