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Made By A Fabricista: Sewing a Feel Good Outfit for Spring

Is it just me, or has cold weather dragged on foreeever? I do love layering and bundling up to a certain extent, but I'm about ready to bare a little more skin and directly absorb some sun! A lively, punchy outfit seemed like just the ticket to shake off the gray days and open my arms wide to spring. There's a newish movement toward "dopamine dressing" and since I already know that wearing fun, colorful clothing positively affects my mood and self-confidence, I jumped right on these amazing cheery linens and slub striped sweater knit .  These are such incredibly bold, bright bubblegum colors that I found them entirely irresistible to help shake off the colder months' chill and happily embrace the warm weather. Honestly, they are so fun and kind of unexpected hues for linen fabric. I generally associate linen with pale beachy shades or deep earthy tones, but practically pushing neon? These are so gorgeous and delightful! Plus, I could not for one second resist mul...

Made by a Fabricista: Use Those Views! Sewing the Grainline Studio Willow Tank

Spring is here! Honestly, I'm still bundled up in sweatshirts most of the time, but the afternoons are getting glorious and warm and just a t-shirt will suffice for a couple of hours in the warmth on some days so I know the overwhelming heat is not far off. I love planning and organizing in all facets of my life, and spring garments for my wardrobe are on my mind. Naturally tanks are at the forefront of my strategizing for comfort in hot weather and I wanted to branch out with a little something new.  Anyone else have patterns that they've been eyeing for ages but haven't pulled the trigger? Who knows why I've kept putting off sewing the Grainline Studio Willow Tank . I've long admired the simple lines and I'm absolutely sure it would fit into my overall style. I've even tried drafting something similar myself with varying degrees of success, but never quite on the nose. A simple tank can go with just about everything from jeans to skirts to a high-waisted a...