A leopard denim jacket! I pattern hacked McCall's M8011 to make this cropped jacket. Click to see my design changes and sewing tips.
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At long last, there is an ethical, sustainable clothing brand for tall women! Introducing Taylor Tall - a conscious clothing line that's making timeless wardrobe staples with custom fits for taller proportions. Several weeks ago founder Taylor McCleneghan slid into my Instagram DMs to answer my call for sustainable options for tall women. Since then, I've been excitedly learning more about how she and her husband and business partner, Nathaniel Cook, have been designing their product and building their company to meet the needs of women like me and Taylor who hav[...]
This shirt is a moment! Color, print and silhouette are my style-forward ideal for workwear. I love the modest collar with just a touch of a sexy shoulder; just a little bit of fun and sass for the office. When I saw this fabric on Mood Fabrics's Instagram feed in December 2016, I had a huge wow moment. I was enamored by the beautiful colors and went into the NYC store that day and had the store associates track down the unopened bolt so I could buy it. Just the same, when I saw another make of Simplicity 8512 on the McCall Pattern Company Facebook group month[...]
Last night I had the pleasure of attending From Fashion Outsider to Fashion Disruptor: How Brandice Daniel Took Inclusivity and Made It Fashion. The NYC event was hosted by Tiffany Hardin, Founder of Gild Creative Group, in conversation with Brandice Daniel, the CEO and Founder of Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR). HFR has been opening doors for Black-owned designers since 2007. The organization now presents annual fashion shows, produces industry events, consults with brands to hire diverse designer talent and is building a membership network to support designers. It's[...]