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All right, I can't help but fall head over heals in love with today's Blog Tour contributor: Tamara of Lunatiek.  And are we seeing a common thread of plaids - I swear I didn't ask all of these amazing ladies to use plain, but come on; Fall+ Button Up+ Fashion =PLAID!  Go check out all the amazing details of her version and don't miss out on your chance to grab this stellar pattern and make your own for just $6.50!!!! In OTHER news....  I'd like to take this moment to announce the PROVENCE PEA COAT SEW ALONG!!!! Yep, you heard...

Today we have the ever talented Elsa from La Casa Cactus sharing her version of the Button Up Top with us.  Love it!!! So tell me, what are your favorite fabrics for Button Ups?  Crisp cotton, supple shirtings, cozy flannel??  I'm a big fan of chambray but have also been considering a dressier button up in rayon....so many options, so little time!!! Keep following along on the blog tour, and don't forget to grab your pattern for just $6.50!!!  Check out all the stops of the tour: Violets and Jewels 10/17 La Casa Cactus 10/18 Lunatiek 10/19 Kathy's Kwilts and More 10/19 Stitches By...

First up on our blog tour is the AMAZING Rachel Reece of Violet & Jewels.  We've got a plaid theme going today, so read below to see how I hacked the Button Up into a cozy woven cardigan. I love taking patterns and giving them a different spin with a little hack.  One of my favorite hacks was turning the Button Up into a shawl collar woven cardigan. I went with a wool blend plaid for this cozy hack but you can use flannel, shirting, or even knits for more cozy comfort.  You want a woven fabric that has a...

The weather is turning colder and that means that pumpkins, apples, and cinnamon are filling my brain and I'm ready to deck out in fall attire: comfy jeans, cute boots, and lots of layers.  I layer fall through spring becasue I tend to run hot and layering allows me to use light fabrics that are breathable so that I can stay cool while staying... warm???  Yeah, the conundrum of my life, ha!   But layers are awesome. One of my favorite layering pieces is a great button up.  Button ups can be worn alone, they can be layered with a tank,...

Here is a quick tutorial for adding a functional pocket to the Phresh Jeggings. Get the correct pocket pieces HERE.     Finish the curve of both pocket details by serging the edge or sewing a zig zag stitch along the edge. (Do not trim off any of the fabric). Attach your pocket detail to your pocket facing by sewing the detail on top of the pocket (both right sides up).   Make sure to align the top and side edges.   Sew along your finished curved edge, and baste the side and top in place 1/4 inch from the edge. Front Pocket...