Handmade Wardrobe // Moana and Me and P

I'm so happy with the way this Papercut Patterns Moana top tuned out! I previously made the dress version (here) and fell in love with it, and have been waiting for the perfect fabric to make the top version. 

Bonus at the end of this post: a cute little Penny babe wearing some new Nelly Lou ;).

-rest of my outfit:

jeans: Old Navy

purse: Old Navy (old)

shoes: Target

-Penny's outfit:

jean jacket: thrifted

skirt and turban: Nelly Lou

socks: June and January

shoes: thrifted

Handmade Wardrobe // Kyoto times two

I mentioned the Papercut Patterns Kyoto tee in my beginners resource guide as one of my favorite beginner patterns. And here's proof how much I love it! I've made two versions so far, this medium weight matte black one, and the pink one below. And I have a short sleeve one in my queue for this summer!

Also - the overalls are from Thelma Dean and they are so perfect. 

This next set is actually from last October, that I thought I blogged but apparently didn't #whoops. The fabric is a really lightweight french terry knit from Fabric.com. Bonus - I used the leftovers to make Penny a matching peplum tee!

Handmade Wardrobe // Jumpsuit Besties

I looked and looked and looked for a jumpsuit in this shape, and I finally found one! It is a free pattern download with the purchase of Mimi G's may 2017 issue of Sew Sew Def. You can see her post here. I had to make a few adjustments to accommodate the really stretchy jersey knit that I used (pattern calls for woven), but I love how it came out! I've been obsessed with this shaped jumpsuit lately, so I'm sure I'll be making a few more of these for summer. 

P.S - fabric is from Cali Fabrics. 

Also, how cute is P?! I didn't originally intend to include her in these photos, but she was just too cute in her jumpsuit like Mama not to. And just before we walked out the door, I put on my sunglasses. And she looked up at me, pointed at her eyes, and pointed at herself. She wanted to wear hers too like me. I mean, seriously, this girl <3.

My shoes: Swedish Hasbeens

baby turban: Nelly Lou (color coming soon!)

Penny's jumpsuit: thrifted

Penn'ys boots: OshKosh

handmade wardrobe // Ruffle Rowan

This Megan Nielsen Rowan bodysuit has been sitting in my to-do pile since the beginning of fall. Why has it taken me this long to put on a bodysuit?! I definitely need more of these in my closet. You can officially count me as bodysuit obsessed. 

I made this one in a really soft and stretchy sweater knit, and added my own sweet ruffle detail to the turtleneck version. Perfectly me <3

handmade wardrobe // game changer

The Darling Ranges dress pattern has always been one of my favorites from Megan. But now that I've finally tried the new dartless version, my life has changed. Haha, but seriously. Game changer. I could LIVE in this silhouette. 

P.S - boots are from Target, Penny's bonnet is handmade, moccs are Freshly Picked, and the rest of her outfit is thrifted. 

handmade wardrobe// axel & darling

I saw this agate print scuba knit and immediately kneeeeew I needed to make an Axel mini out it. I could make a million of these skirts (here's another), they whip up so fast and are so comfy. I also made a simple sleeveless, dartless Darling Ranges blouse to go with it. Another one of those versatile patterns that I always go back to. I've been working with Megan on updating all of the Darling Ranges sew-a-long posts (stay tuned later this week!), and it just renewed my love for this old favorite. 

P.S - boots are from Target!

handmade wardrobe // pink plaid

I've been slacking with the blog lately. I posted this outfit to instagram last week, but never got around to posting it here. Whoops. 

Anyways, I was pleasantly surprised with this pattern. I'm all for off the shoulder looks (obvs), but something seemed a little odd about this one. It actually turned out better than expected, and I definitely think it will get a lot of wear in this last half of summer. 

top: handmade - simplicity 8381

scarf: Loft

bracelet: Mama & Little (use code HOLLY for 15% off)

shoes: Loft