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Hi, I’m Candice!
I’m a sewing pattern designer and content creator and I would love to help you learn to sew!
I’m a former lawyer turned sewing pattern designer and content creator based in Ontario, Canada. I picked up sewing during my first maternity leave with the simple goal of making bibs for my son — and it quickly turned into my biggest obsession and passion.
Around here, you’ll find patterns designed to help you build a wardrobe you love, along with tutorials, tips, and encouragement to make sewing feel accessible and fun. I have a free Learn to Sew Series on YouTube, so make sure to check that out if you’re just starting your sewing journey!
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Designed for heatwaves, beach days, patio drinks, and every moment in between, this tube top is the ultimate throw-on-and-go piece for hot weather dressing. The clean, minimal silhouette pairs perfectly with breezy linen pants, oversized trousers, barrel jeans, flowy skirts, or your favourite shorts — basically made for the tiny top, big bottoms outfit formula.
This top comes in two lengths- cropped or full length. The cropped view is meant to sit just below the natural waist, and the full length view is meant to hit just above the hip bone.
The optional built-in shelf bra adds light support and coverage without the need for extra layers, keeping you cool and comfortable even on the hottest days. This is the kind of top you'll want in every colour!
Simple to sew, super wearable, and the perfect scrapbuster!
Sizes 00-34, designed for stretch fabrics with at least 70% stretch along the crossgrain.
Includes Print at Home, A0, Projector files and illustrated instruction booklet! Full sewalong available on Youtube!
Meet you new favourite pants. Relaxed, effortless, and just structured enough to look intentional. These are the ultimate cool girl, cool guy, cool mom, cool person pants — the kind that somehow work with everything and make every outfit feel a little more interesting.
The Baker Barrel Leg Cargo Pants are a high-rise, elastic waist utility pant that is perfectly slouchy. The shape comes from curved side seams and darted inner leg panels.
Both views include front and back patch pockets, cargo pockets, an elastic waistband, drawstring, and fun topstitching details.
View A has a more traditional straight leg shape, but has subtle barrel shaping from the darted inner panels. There is a drawstring hem option for View A as well.
View B is the barrel leg view. It has a more curved barrel shaping and has a much more relaxed/oversized silhouette and a shorter inseam. They are meant to hit at the ankle to showcase the structural barrel shaping o the leg.
They are super customizable- you can leave off the cargo pockets, omit the topstitching or drawstring, leave off one of the back pockets- you have tons of options within this pattern!
Sizes 00-34 (up to 66” Hip)
Print at home US letter or A4, A0 Copyshop File, Projector file and fully illustrated instructions are included!
This is a digital product- no physical item will be shipped.
Youtube sewalong is coming!
This Cinnamon Long Sleeve is made to standout without feeling fussy. It has a boldone-shoulder neckline with an off-the-shoulder cut, plus soft gathers at the shoulder that give it a really pretty drape across the
neckline.
The long fitted sleeves balance out the asymmetry, and the close fit makes it super easy to dress up or down. It’s designed for lightweight knits with good stretch and recovery, so it hugs your body without feeling tight or uncomfortable—and actually moves with you.
View A is regular length and hits at the hip bone, and View B is a cropped length that hits just below the natural waist.
Sizes 00-34 (up to 61" Bust)
Print at home US letter or A4, A0 Copyshop File, Projector file and fully illustrated instructions are included!
This is a digital product- no physical item will be shipped.
Youtube sewalong is coming!
This quilt jacket bundle is for the people who can’t walk past a thrifted quilt without imagining its second life—and for the kids who tag along and start doing the same.
The Cardamom Quilt Jacket and Mini Cardamom Quilt Jacket are designed as companion patterns so you can sew matching versions for adults and kids. Both are fully reversible and made for quilted fabrics, whether thrifted quilts, vintage textiles, patchwork, or handmade quilted yardage.
The jackets feature a cozy stand collar to keep the wind out, oversized pockets for cold hands (and very important treasures), and an intentionally oversized fit that leaves plenty of room for layering chunky sweaters and cozy sweatshirts.
The Adult Cardamom Quilt Jacket (sizes 00-34) includes four views:
Views A and C are regular length, hitting just above the hip, with a stand collar, large pockets, a roomy fit, and a dropped shoulder. View A has no closures, while View C includes snap closures.
Views B and D use the same silhouettes as A and C but are lengthened to hit around the fullest part of the hip and include a larger, slightly angled pocket.
The Mini Cardamom Quilt Jacket (sizes 12M-7) is a scaled-down companion to the adult version—perfect for the kids who love digging through fabric piles and thrift stores just as much as you do. It includes two views: a classic version with no closures and a version with reversible snap closures for extra warmth and versatility.
Perfect for patchwork, vintage textiles, and meaningful makes, the Cardamom Quilt Jacket Bundle is for people who like their clothes to have a past—and a future.
A practical, playful layer made to be worn, loved, matched, and eventually handed down.
This Mini Cardamom Quilt Jacket is for the kids who tag along to the thrift store—and for the grown-ups who can’t help imagining what a quilt could become next. It’s designed to be a miniature companion to the adult version.
Designed for quilted fabrics (thrifted or handmade) and fully reversible, this jacket features a cozy stand collar to keep little necks warm, oversized pockets for cold hands (and very important treasures), and an intentionally roomy fit that leaves space for layers underneath. Think chunky sweaters, cozy sweatshirts, and lots of room to grow.
It’s perfect for patchwork, vintage textiles, and passing along a love of thrifting—teaching kids to see the beauty and potential in things that already exist. Clothes with a past, made for new adventures.
There are two views included:
View A hits just above the hip and features a stand collar, large pockets, a relaxed fit, and a dropped shoulder for easy movement.
View B is the same silhouette, with the addition of reversible snap closures for extra warmth and versatility.
A practical, playful layer with a past and a future—made to be worn, loved, matched, and handed down.
Sizes 12M to 7
This quilt jacket is for the person who can’t walk past a thrifted quilt without imagining its second life.
Fully reversible, designed for quilted fabrics (thrifted or handmade), with a stand collar to keep the wind out, and oversized pockets for cold hands (and snacks). It has an intentionally oversized fit, so you can layer with chunky sweaters and cozy sweatshirts.
It’s perfect for patchwork, vintage textiles, and people who like their clothes to have a past and a future.
There are 4 views- View A and C are regular length, hitting just above the hip, with a stand collar, large pockets, a roomy fit, and a dropped shoulder. View A has no closures, while View C has snaps.
Views B and D are the same as Views A and C- but lengthened, so they hit around the fullest part of the hip. They also have a larger, slightly angled pocket.
This is a digital download only. You will receive an Instructions file, Print at Home files, Projector Files and an A0 file. The Print at Home file can be printed on either US Letter or A4 sized paper. All pattern files are “layered”, so you can select and print only your size if you like!
Please see listing photos for sizing and fabric requirements.
No product will be shipped. If you have any issues downloading the files, please let us know.
This listing is for BOTH the Sourdough Top and Sourdough Pants and Shorts Patterns.
TOP: The Sourdough top is the perfect spring and summer staple. It features a high boat neckline, facing and bias tape finishing and has multiple views and options!
View A features adjustable drawstrings at thewaist, and is a crop length that hits around the natural waist. The neckline and armholes are finished with bias tape. View B is the same as View A, but features an elasticated waist.View C and D have a slightly swung outside seam, and the hem is finished with a wide facing. The neckline is finished with a facing and the armholes arefinished with bias tape. View C is a crop length and View D is full length.
BOTTOMS: The Sourdough Pants are a classic wide leg, elastic waist pant and shorts pattern, with lots of options and fun style details. This pattern comes with 4 view options and sizes 00-34 (64" hip).
View A is a Pants view and features a small paperbag ruffle waistband, drawstrings that tie at the waist, inseam pockets, a faux fly and an extra deep 6” (15.3 cm) hem. View B is the second pants view and features a drawstring that ties in the front, a 1” (2.5 cm) waistband, slash pockets, and a regular 2” (5 cm) hem. View C is the shorts version of View A and has the same waistband, faux fly, pockets and drawstrings, but has a 3” (7.5 cm) inseam, and optional slit at the hem. View D is the shorts version of View B and has the same waistband, drawstring, and slash pockets but has a 3” (7.5 cm) inseam.
You will receive an Instructions file, Print at Home files, Projector Files and an A0 file. The Print at Home file can be printed on either US Letter or A4 sized paper. All pattern files are “layered”, so you can select and print only your size if you like!
No product will be shipped. If you have any issues downloading the files, please let us know.
The Sourdough Pants are a classic wide leg, elastic waist pant and shorts pattern, with lots of options and fun style details. This pattern comes with 4 view options and sizes 00-34 (64" hip).
This pattern can be purchased together with the Sourdough Pants as a set- see the Bundle in my listings. When purchased as a set, you get one pattern 50% off :)
View A is a Pants view and features a small paperbag ruffle waistband, drawstrings that tie at the waist, inseam pockets, a faux fly and an extra deep 6” (15.3 cm) hem. View B is the second pants view and features a drawstring that ties in the front, a 1” (2.5 cm) waistband, slash pockets, and a regular 2” (5 cm) hem. View C is the shorts version of View A and has the same waistband, faux fly, pockets and drawstrings, but has a 3” (7.5 cm) inseam, and optional slit at the hem. View D is the shorts version of View B and has the same waistband, drawstring, and slash pockets but has a 3” (7.5 cm) inseam.
***You can mix and match different elements between views if you wish and feel confident enough! The drafting is the same for all views, so you can swap waistbands, hem lengths, drawstring styles and the faux fly!
Recommended Fabrics:
This pattern would sew up well in light to medium weight woven fabrics such as linen, linen blends, twill, lightweight canvas or denim, cotton, or cotton blends.
I suggest fabrics that are between 6-7 oz (200-230 gsm).You can also use a low stretch knit such as sweatshirt fabric with 20-30% stretch. Blends with rayon and viscose work well too, but beware that they tend to grow when sewing with them!
You will receive an Instructions file, Print at Home files, Projector Files and an A0 file. The Print at Home file can be printed on either US Letter or A4 sized paper. All pattern files are “layered”, so you can select and print only your size if you like!
No product will be shipped. If you have any issues downloading the files, please let us know.
The Sourdough top is the perfect spring and summer staple. It features a high boat neckline, facing and bias tape finishing and has multiple views and options!
This pattern can be purchased together with the Sourdough Pants as a set- see the Bundle in my listings. When purchased as a set, you get one pattern 50% off :)
View A features adjustable drawstrings at thewaist, and is a crop length that hits around the natural waist. The neckline and armholes are finished with bias tape. View B is the same as View A, but features an elasticated waist. View C and D have a slightly swung out side seam, and the hem is finished with a wide facing. The neckline is finished with a facing and the armholes arefinished with bias tape. View C is a crop length and View D is full length.
Recommended Fabrics:
This pattern would sew upwell in light to medium weight woven fabrics (4-6 ozor 115 to 170 gsm) such as linen, linen blends, chambray, cotton, or cotton blends.View C and D would workwell with both lighter weightand slightly heavier weight fabrics such as denim, but Iwould not use anything over7 oz or 238 gsm.
This pattern is a great scrapbuster and only uses a small amount of fabric.
You will receive an Instructions file, Print at Home files, Projector Files and an A0 file. The Print at Home file can be printed on either US Letter or A4 sized paper. All pattern files are “layered”, so you can select and print only your size if you like!
No product will be shipped. If you have any issues downloading the files, please let us know.
The layer cake is a cute boxy bag pattern that features ruffles along the front and back and a zipper closure. It is fully lined and the seams are finished with bias tape. It comes in two sizes, small and large.
They are great as makeup or toiletry bags, diaper bag organizers, or you can also add a D ring and a purse strap to make it a purse!
This is a great pattern for mixing patterns and fabrics and is such a fun little accessory! No product will be shipped. If you have any issues downloading the files, please let us know.
The pattern comes with illustrated step by step instruction booklet, Print at Home file, A0 copyshop file and Projector file.
Full step by step video sewalong on YouTube.
***Please note- this is one of the patterns that is included in my Christmas Sewing Package, but in case you don’t want all 10 patterns, this is the separate listing. It comes with 2 sizes, small and large. It is suitable for a confident beginner and has a Full Youtube Sewalong on Youtube to help you if needed!
This is an instant digital download and not a physical product. You will receive a zip file that has all the files in it- a detailed illustrated step by step Instructions file, a Print at Home file, a Projector file and an A0 file.
Print out at 100% scale on your home printer (US letter/A4). Use the scale provided within the pattern to double check printing has been done correctly.
Seam allowance is included.
The Strawberry Shortcake Dress and Top is a pattern designed for woven fabrics. It features a slight scoop neck and is fitted with elastic through the waist.
View A features a bias bound neckline and has two strap options- tie straps or adjustable straps with sliders. It also features a shirred waistline. It has a curved drop waist, full gathered midi skirt and wide 2” hem.
View B features a split bust with adjustable ties, and exposed elasticated channels at the waist. It also features a shirred waistline. It has a curved drop waist, full gathered midi skirt and wide 2” hem.
View C and D are top versions of the two dresses, and hit just above the hip and have a slight peplum.
This is a digital download only. You will receive an Instructions file, Print at Home files, Projector Files and an A0 file. The Print at Home file can be printed on either US Letter or A4 sized paper. All pattern files are “layered”, so you can select and print only your size if you like!
Please see listing photos for sizing and fabric requirements.
No product will be shipped. If you have any issues downloading the files, please let us know.
Full video sewalongs for each view on YouTube.
This pattern package includes 10 patterns for quick, easy and beginner-friendly sewing patterns you can give as gifts this Christmas! Some include pattern pieces you can cut directly, and a couple of the simpler ones include dimensions to mark onto fabric (those ones are just rectangles or squares).
All patterns only require ½ yard or less!
Patterns included:
Corner Bookmark
Bowl Cover
Hot Pad
Scrunchies (2 sizes)
Felt Ornaments (6 different shapes included)
Reusable Cotton Rounds
Cord Keepers (3 sizes)
Boxy Makeup Pouch (2 sizes)
Baby Bow
Needle Book
This is a digital PDF download, and can be printed on US Letter or A4 paper. Make sure to open the file with Adobe Reader and print with Custom Scale 100% to ensure your pattern pieces print at the correct scale.
If you have any questions or need help with any of the sewing steps, feel free to email or reach out via DM on social media! Happy sewing and happy holidays!!
The Nicola Pouch is a super versatile and stylish piece. It can be worn on the hip, the waist, across the body or over the shoulder. You will only need to cut a handful of pieces and the instructions are beginner friendly and easy to follow.
This pattern will show you how to bind seam allowances with bias binding. You also will learn how to sew a zipper welt.
It’s also a great scrap-buster as it uses very little fabric. It is a very straight forward sew, and is a great introduction to sewing bags!
The Nora Tank is a breezy woven top pattern with a deep V neck and multiple views for customization! It is easy to wear and a staple summer wardrobe piece.It is endlessly hackable, and quick to put together.
View A features a ruffle sleeve, View B features self tie straps, View C features removable ties and View D features a peplum ruffle.
You can customize the length as you like as well! There are 3 lengths to choose from for Views A, B and C- Petite Crop, Regular Crop and Full Length, which hits at the hip.
It is available in sizes 0-34 (up to 61” bust)
It is designed for woven fabrics, such as linen, cotton, linen blends, tencel, and rayon.
This is a digital download only. You will receive 4 files- an Instructions file, a Print at Home file, projector file and an A0 file.
The Print at Home file can be printed on either US Letter or A4 sized paper, and the A0 file can be printed at a copy shop. All pattern files are “layered”, so you can select and print only your size if you like! Make sure you are printing from an Adobe program (Reader or Pro) and not just your internet browser. It will not print properly if you do not use Adobe.
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The Sundae Sundress is made for the sweetest days of summer.
Designed with plenty of ease, this breezy tent dress floats away from the body, keeping you cool by touching as few points as possible. It's the kind of dress you'll throw on for beach days, farmer’s markets, patio dinners, vacations, or simply surviving another hot summer day.
It has a sublte sweetheart neckline, adjustable tie straps, optional waist ties, a low gathered back and a wide hem facing which gives structure.
Easy to sew, endlessly wearable, and effortlessly comfortable, the Sundae Sundress is the dress you'll find yourself reaching for all summer long.
Sizes 00-34 (up to 61" Bust)
Print at home US letter or A4, A0 Copyshop File, Projector file and fully illustrated instructions are included!
This is a digital product- no physical item will be shipped.
Youtube sewalong is coming!