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what to wear on the hottest days: gauze Chacarita Wrap Dress
Beat the summer heat in style with the effortlessly cool, quick-to-sew Chacarita Wrap Dress—perfect for scorching days in Madrid, humid nights in NYC, and anywhere in between.
two Cannes Trousers, two drapey fabrics
Two new pairs of Cannes Trousers in drapey viscose blend fabrics. I love these for their versatility, ease of construction, and how well they integrate into my wardrobe.
five tips for wearing oversized (plus sewing tips!)
Tricks for sewing and wearing oversized! These five tips can refine and polish your look.
Lagartera, a town full of embroidery and Spanish heritage
I had the great pleasure of visiting Lagartera, a town well known for its embroidery heritage, on Corpus Christi to witness their traditional costume and celebratory alters outside their homes. Such a rich tradition!
6 summer looks and patterns to make them
Need a little more inspiration for your summer sewing plans? I’ve got you covered with 6 great outfits that inspired me, plus the sewing patterns I’d use to re-create these looks.
why you should keep documenting your outfits after me made may
Documenting your outfits—even beyond Me Made May—can help you define your personal style, see what you actually wear, plan future sewing projects, and pack smarter for trips. It’s a simple habit that brings a lot of clarity to your wardrobe.
what I’ve been wearing for Me Made May
May is wrapping up and I’ve been enjoying wearing some of my favorite spring and summer pieces, mixing them with items I’ve been wearing. Are you (re-)discovering favorites, too?
6 spring looks and the patterns to make them
Here’s a little sewing inspiration for spring and summer, with ideas for how to sew and wear six different outfits using our patterns.
Madrid Through a Creative Lens, new tour!
Did you miss our first Madrid Through a Creative Lens tour? We’re offering another one: November 8-15, 2025. I hope you’ll join us! It’s going to be so much fun!
Madrid Through a Creative Lens, tour 1 recap
Our very first Madrid Through a Creative Lens tour was so much fun! We’ll be opening registration for the next one very soon, so if you’re thinking about joining us stay tuned. In the meantime, photos!
knit Montauk Trousers and a coordinating Melville Cardigan
Here’s a comfortable, casual set I sewed as part of my sewing plans last fall. The racing stripes down the leg of the Montauk Trousers is my favorite part!
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