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Button Up Love Blog Tour: Day Four (and an Announcement)

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Button Up Love Blog Tour: Day Four (and an Announcement)

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...

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Fabric from LDGTextiles

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Fabric from LDGTextiles

I'm super excited to talk about today's Magnolia Sponsor,  LDG Textiles.  LDG was a 'new to me' company, so I figured they might be new to you as well.  This is a family run small business based out of LA that know what they are doing.  LDG carries a wide variety of apparel knits making them the perfect one stop shop for all your Magnolia needs.  We can all thank Jackie for throwing this shop in my lap, once I knew of their existence I did a bit of Black Friday shopping for myself.  LADIES!!!!!   These fabrics are dreamy....

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Chest Pocket Add On

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Chest Pocket Add On

Today's Pattern Add On and Tutorial is of course sewn up in Girl Charlee knit.  This soft jersey is  one of my favorites and one that I have another shirt sewn up in that I wear all summer long.

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Cowl Neck Add On

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Cowl Neck Add On

Welcome back for another day of the Magnolia Sew&Tell and another great tutorial with a pattern add on.  I love seeing trends year to year, some are a flash in the pan and gone and some last the test of time (hello leggings!) for at least a few years at least.  A trend that has been around for a while and doesn't seem to be going away any time soon is the Cowl Neck.  This is cozy and warm and perfect for heading into cold weather.  So today I have the super easy tutorial for you to make your own....

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Adding a Lace Hem

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Magnolia Sew&Tell: Adding a Lace Hem

Today's tutorial is sweet and simple, but ads big impact to your project.  We're talking trim - lace trim to be exact.  There are a gazillion different trims out there which can add completely different looks to your project.  I love the look of lace becasue it is such a classic look and can easily go vintage, boho, or elegant depending on the type of lace you choose and the fabric you pair it with. Here are some fun lace resources: Lace Heaven Lace Place Trim Fabric (If you know of other awesome lace&trim resources, post a link in the...

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