Surprise linings are one of my favorite ways to add detail to a garment. I love the flash of color that gets shown as a jacket comes off or when…
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Shavonne Cruz
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When I was asked to choose any time period and recreate a fashion look, I immediately thought of the 1970s!! My absolute favorite time in fashion. Who doesn’t love the…
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Brisk temperatures are here so why not warm up with a cozy wrap coat? This classic style is all about clean lines and versatility. I love a coat that’s stylish…
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Activewear & Athleisure PatternsFree Sewing Patterns
The Banksia Pants – Free Sewing Pattern
by Shavonne Cruz November 14, 2017With athleisure wear becoming more popular and my constant desire to be both fashionable and comfortable, I figured some joggers needed to be next on my Make List. Edgy and… -
Fall Sewing PatternsFree Sewing Patterns
The Bergenia Jumpsuit – Free Sewing Pattern
by Shavonne Cruz November 8, 2017The season of fancy dinners and luscious cocktail parties is about to be in full swing and we all want to make sure we're prepared with a well-stocked wardrobe. No… -
Beginner Sewing PatternsFree Sewing Patterns
The Begonia Jacket – Free Sewing Pattern
by Shavonne Cruz November 7, 2017Statement pieces should have a spot in every person's wardrobe. The chic and simple lines of this jacket paired with its bold sleeves leave the final statement of the piece… -
Give your shoes a designer edge this season! Bows and lace-up ribbons have been a huge trend on heels, especially at Gucci. Rather than kill your wallet, why not make bows…
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Fall is definitely my favorite season. I love making coats, jackets and layering pieces. However, the weather has been a little unpredictable. With warmer than usual temperatures, I haven’t really…
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Adaptive PatternsFree Sewing Patterns
The Alyssum Coat: Free Sewing Pattern
by Shavonne Cruz November 1, 2017As frost begins to coat our morning commute to work, it's time to start thinking about winter wardrobes. Everyone wants to be warm, but that doesn't mean we want to… -
Fall Sewing PatternsFree Sewing Patterns
The Aralia Shawl: Free Sewing Pattern
by Shavonne Cruz October 24, 2017We're putting out a brand new line of free patterns at Mood, and when this exquisite silk velvet burnout went online I knew we'd need to start with a kimono…