Crumpets, Tea, & Sewing

Simplicity S8890 Review & Mood’s Plum Boysenberry Corduroy

Hi all! Today I’m sharing my reviews of the Simplicity S8890 and Mood Fabric’s Plum Boysenberry Cotton Corduroy fabric. I also made a matching skirt to pair with this jacket and posted a review of the skirt here on the blog. You can read more about that skirt pattern and my review here! First, the…

Minerva Early Springtime Floral Dress

Hello Minerva Friends! It’s Tea! I’m here to share another wonderful Minerva Make that I made with this lovely Lady McElroy Stretch Cotton Poplin fabric. As far as cotton fabrics, this is one of the best cotton fabrics I’ve had the pleasure of working with. It has a soft hand and smooth texture. I was…

The Ultimate Free and Budget Friendly PDF Patterns’ List

Hi friends! Ever since I started sewing I have dreamed of making the ultimate capsule wardrobe. Unfortunately, I’ve been too busy with school, work, and family, and the stars never aligned for me to concentrate on such a huge task. I’ve watched my fellow sewists and friends make beautiful capsule wardrobes year after year, and…

Mood Fabrics’ Crown Blue & Coral Fabric

Hi all! I had a blast being a part of the Mood Sewing Network! If you ever get the opportunity to become a blogger for the Mood Sewing Network , I highly recommend that you go for it! It is a great way to connect to the sewing community, and learn more about various fabrics….

Mood’s Exclusive Floral Dreams Sateen & McCall’s M7253

Hi friends! Today’s blog post features Mood Fabrics Exclusive Floral Dreams Cotton Sateen and McCall’s M7253. The cotton sateen fabric was a sponsored piece by Mood Fabrics, and you can purchase this fabric here. Mood’s Exclusive Floral Dreams Cotton Sateen So far, I’ve had the opportunity to work with three beautiful fabrics from Mood by…

Mood Fabric’s Reversible Apron

Hi friends! I’m ready to share my latest make with you! Recently, I’ve made an apron with some fabric that was sponsored by Mood Fabrics. I don’t know about you, but I get bothered by searching my craft room for notions and similar items when I’m in my full on sewing mode. I have always…

Pattern Review: Simplicity 8769

Hello my friends! Welcome to another Crumpets, Tea, and Sewing blog post! Today, I will be doing a pattern review of the Simplicity Pattern 8769. It’s a renaissance coat costume that I made for my daughter. She will be wearing this as a Halloween Costume this year. Pattern Description: The Simplicity 8769 pattern features a…

Pattern Review: Simplicity 1278 & 8242

Hello my friends! I know it has been a while since I last updated this blog. My apologies! My family and I finally got settled into our new home here in Hermiston, Oregon. we are truly grateful and thankful to be more fully established. Now that I have my sewing room back, I have plans…

Simplicity 8609 Pattern Review & Progress on Moving

Hello my friends! Welcome to another Crumpets, Tea, & sewing Blog Post. Today I will be doing a Pattern Review of Simplicity 8609 view E, the pleated skirt. It has been too long since my last blog post. Unfortunately, I am still not in a place, physical or emotionally, where I can work on my…

Mood’s Italian Top-weight Viscose Denim & New Look 6394

Welcome back my friends! Today, I’m sharing a fabric review of Mood’s Italian top-weight viscose denim fabric, and a pattern review of the New Look 6394 button down shirt. This fabric was sponsored to me by Mood Fabrics in exchange for an honest blog post and review. Currently, I’m still apart of the Mood Sewing…

Easy Stitch N’ Save M9007 by McCall’s

Hello my friends! I’m so excited to Welcome a new month! I love November! Mostly, I love everything about the Fall season. I was recently in a local Joann Fabrics & Craft store and was greeted when I walked into the front door by the smell of fresh cinnamon pine cones! I just adore that…

Stitch N’ Save M9009 by McCall’s

Hello my friends! Today’s blog post features a pattern review of the Stitch N’ Save M9009 pattern by McCall’s. I hesitated on whether I should post a blog and vlog of this make because … SPOILER ALERT: I did not like the finished garment. I have never felt so insecure about my body as I…