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Anna Top Hack--Add a fun detail to the Anna Top using this tutorial.

Anna Top Hack Tutorial

Its been a while since I shared a fun refashion tutorial with you, and today I’m going to show you how to do an Anna top hack and I’m doing it with a tank top I got from my mom’s donate pile. Other than being a tank top, there really weren’t many complaints about this shirt–I […] Read more…

Jacole Quick Dress and Skinny Pants

Quick Top and Skinny Pants

Do you ever wish you had a few basic patterns that are quick to sew and look great? I know I’ve been on the hunt for some of those. You know–the kind that you reach for over and over and are the basis for lots of different creations. I got to in the Jacole Fall Blog Tour, […] Read more…

Gwen Top from the Unbiased collection by Pattern Anthology sewn by Mabey She Made It

Gwen and the Diamond: Pattern Anthology Unbiased Collection

Have you guys seen the Unbiased collection from Pattern Anthology? I got the chance to sew a couple of them up and share them with you today, and I think you’ll really like this collection. There are 4 patterns, and each is both a dress and a top designed to fit every body type out […] Read more…

Ravenna Top for Remix the Stitch

Ravenna Remix: Remix the Stitch Tour

  I am so excited to share the Ravenna Top pattern from Straight Stitch Designs today. I gave you a little sneak peek last week on Instagram (I’m @mabeyshemadeit–come follow me!) and I could hardly wait until today. This is my new favorite shirt–I’m dubbing it my date night top because I love that I […] Read more…

Make this simple kimono cardigan in 10 minutes! Click here to see how.

10-Minute DIY Kimono Cardigan

Have you noticed all the kimono cardigans that are so popular right now? Why not make one for yourself with a $5 scarf and about 10 minutes. This would be so pretty in a silk floral scarf! I’m bringing this post home today from Pretty Provident, where you’ll find me again today. Enjoy! Hi, I’m […] Read more…

Banish the mom uniform! These 11 Top patterns that will help you ditch the t-shirt!

11 Stunning Top Patterns to Replace a T-shirt

A while ago I shared a new top and cardigan I’d made and talked about how I’m ready to banish the Mom Uniform. There’s something about wearing a t-sirt every day that makes you feel (comfortably) slouchy. And when I feel slouchy, I act the same way. And since we all want to feel better about […] Read more…

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