Chelle's Happy Corner

I’m Chelle, a self-taught sewist who loves experimenting with sewing patterns and adding my personal flair. This blog is my creative space to showcase sewing projects, share tips, and spark inspiration. I'm all about thrifted fabrics (so much better for the planet!). From dreamy romantic dresses to chic ensembles, I adore crafting pieces with puffs, ruffles, and bows. If that sounds like your style, you've come to the right place! Happy Sewing!

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Make a Cardigan and Shorts Set Using Free Patterns

I made a cute open-knit lace cardigan paired with matching shorts, using hacked free patterns. It’s versatile for dressing up or down, ideal for any occasion!

Make a Beginner Friendly Half Circle Skirt with Lining

I made a fully lined half circle skirt using chiffon fabric, complete with an invisible zipper and closure. This project is ideal for beginner sewists.

Make an Easy Trace Dress by DIY Daisy

I made a breezy dress by tracing my favorite t-shirt and cutting a large rectangle for the skirt! I followed the Trace Dress project from Sew It Yourself book.

Make A Simple Waist Ribbon Dress (Basically Made Of A Rectangle With A Cutout)

I sewed effortless drawstring waist dresses — basically rectangles with a twist. The dresses cinch up nicely at the waist for a flattering silhouette.

Make a Sweetheart Knit Tube Top with Lettuce Edge

I sewed a sweetheart knit tube top featuring a lettuce hem. Check out my tips and tricks for achieving a nice contrasting lettuce edge using a sewing machine!

Hack the Mal Dress by Mood Fabrics (Free Pattern)

The Mal Dress is a lovely minimal-waste sewing pattern that is free to download. If you’ve seen my previous posts (here and here), you’ll know I’m all about…

DIY puffy book protector

Puffy Book Protector – An Easy DIY For Fellow Bookworms

I whipped up this adorable puffy book protector complete with adjustable tie straps! Its generous dimensions let you snugly wrap up books of all shapes and sizes, or even a whole stack. Ideal for keeping your reads safe on the go or guarding other delicate treasures!

Off-the-Shoulder Shirred Mini Dress

Make an Off-the-Shoulder Shirred Mini Dress (Easy, No Pattern Required)

I crafted the most charming off-the-shoulder shirred mini dress with minimal waste and no need for a pattern. You can tuck the straps in for a strapless look.

Make a Mini Dress with a Scalloped Edge (Self-Draft)

I made the sweetest scalloped detail mini dress, using a self drafted pattern, featuring matching scalloped patch pockets.

Lettuce trim knit mini dress

Make my Little Black Dress. Easy Hacking The Nikko Dress Pattern By True Bias.

I sewed a chic mini knit dress featuring lettuce trim with a thrifted black rib knit fabric using a hacked Nikko Top and Dress sewing pattern by True Bias.

Make the Summer Dress Charley by This is Kachi

I combined the summer dress Charley by This is Kachi with the Anthea milkmaid dress by Mood Fabrics, a free pattern, to create a midi length picnic dress.

Orange fitted knit dress

Easy Pattern Hack with the Nikko Dress by True Bias.

I hacked the Nikko Top and Dress sewing pattern by True Bias into a fit and flare midi dress using an orange stretch thrift fabric.

Shimmery mint bow mini silk dress with ruffles and adjustable straps.

Make a Bow Mini Dress with Ruffle Edge (Self Draft)

I made the cutest bow detail ruffle mini dress with a thrifted silk fabric using a self drafted pattern. The adjustable bow straps create multiple looks!

Blue floral print puff sleeve knot front leg split cottagecore dress

Make the Anthea Milkmaid Dress by Mood Fabrics (Free Pattern)

I sewed the sweetest cottagecore dress with a thrifted blue floral fabric using the Anthea Milkmaid Dress free sewing pattern by Mood Fabrics.