The inspiration for Spillgate started on a trip to Hawaii back in March. I loved all the lightweight, flowy and perfect-for-the-beach….or not-the-beach dresses. I bought a couple of sarongs as souvenirs for my daughters but decided then and there that I would draft a woven fabric dress that I could make with them. Spillgate is… Continue reading Spillgate Top & Dress
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Is This Pattern Badly Drafted?
We need to talk about and be part of the collective voice speaking about realities in sewing. There’s the overwhelming expectation in the sewing world that when we look for patterns we must find the ones that are made specifically for our body types and then we won't have to worry about fitting issues. We chalk this magic up to “good drafting”. But is that really all it is?
Miss Nickel Pants
The Miss Nickel is a cargo pant pattern with a unique front yoke and a HUGE variety of pocket styles.
Sofiona Gift Guide
Handmade gifts are extra-special! To help you plan the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, we have created a Sofiona Gift Guide. Here is a little preview of some of the patterns included... Photo Credit: Tara So many of our patterns make wonderful gift options! Miss Sunset PJ Pants are just what you need… Continue reading Sofiona Gift Guide
River Pencil Pouch
I really love all of the special details in Sofiona patterns and the unique style lines in their patterns create just the right spots for adding a little hand embroidery.
Perch Swimsuit
It's that time of year again where we allow ourselves to believe summer really IS on its way! And so it's also time to present our newest swim pattern: Perch. Perch is a fully reversible two-piece swimsuit that lets you mix and match to create up to four beautiful looks. Available in our girls size… Continue reading Perch Swimsuit
Love Letters Embroidery
I really love all of the special details in Sofiona patterns and the unique style lines in their patterns create just the right spots for adding a little hand embroidery.
Poppy Apron
An apron is pretty basic piece and I didn't want to spend time creating a pattern that had already been done many times before. I mean, what do we really need? Some fabric on the front of us and some straps to keep it in place, right? I spent a significant amount of time looking through inspiration and then specifically at aprons online hoping to find some connection that wasn't already done.
Sun Dog Mitts
Sun dogs are an optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot on one or both sides of the Sun within a 22° halo. They are a somewhat common occurrence here in the winter. When trying to come up with a name for these mitts I wanted something that reminded me of winter and potentially came… Continue reading Sun Dog Mitts
Forest for Girls
I have finally fixed my drafting issue with the girls' Forest dress and can release this pattern. Those who have been around for awhile know that we won't put a pattern out if we feel there's an issue we can fix.
I am Mami de Sofiona 