Recreating Kate

3 Ways to Style a Wood Watch

3 Ways to Style a Wood Watch I don’t know about you, but lately I’m loving all things wood. Whether it’s decorating a new room, sewing up a new sweater, or creating a craft, I crave the warmth and homey feel of wood and love how the addition of a wooden sign, button, or accent […] Read more…

Pattern review for the Giverney Blazer in my Recreating Kate look.

Recreating Kate: Navy Blazer

For a while now I’ve been wanting a navy blazer like Kate Middleton wore in the photo below. I love the classic styling of the blazer paired with a simple striped shirt underneath.   It has also been WAY too long since I did a Recreating Kate post. So if you’re new here (welcome!) I’ll […] Read more…

Buy it or Make It Coats: a guide for the best coats of 2015

Buy It or Make It: Coats

Winter time means mittens, hot chocolate, and beautiful coats. And now is the perfect time to make or snag a coat you’ll love for years to come. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite coats to make and to buy in hopes that you’ll find just what you’re looking for! Make It Coats: Provence Pea […] Read more…

Create this beautiful white dress inspired by the Zimmerman dress Kate Middleton wore in Australia last year. See the details and alterations made to the Simplicity pattern for the Recreating Kate series.

Recreating Kate: White Zimmerman Dress

photos by Jenae Briggs Photography It’s time for another Recreating Kate dress! I’ve been thinking about what styles and ideas I want to share with you, and one of the things I love most about sewing and creating is that you can take the things you love most about a piece and use it to […] Read more…

Recreating Kate: Issa Engagement Dress | Mabey She Made It | #katemiddleton #katemiddletonstyle #katemiddletonfashion #recreatingkate

Recreating Kate: Issa Engagement Dress

  Many of us were introduced to Kate Middleton at the time of her engagement to Prince William, so it seems only fitting that the first dress I wanted to recreate from Kate’s wardrobe is this fabulous sapphire blue wrap dress from designer Issa. After wearing this dress to announce her engagement, it sold out, was […] Read more…

Recreating Kate: Sewing a Royal Wardrobe One Piece at a Time | Mabey She Made It

Recreating Kate Middleton Style

I’m so super excited to share some fun news today–I’ve been cooking up a little series and today I get to tell you all about it! You may have noticed a little something new in the main menu. It’s a sewing series entitled Recreating Kate.  Everyone love’s Kate Middleton style–it’s classic, elegant, and oh so chic. Through […] Read more…