I'm not going to lie, when Helen first released the York Pinafore, I though to myself "what a strange garment". It seems like pinafores might be a trendy garment elsewhere, but it takes a while for trends to reach us here in New Mexico. However, over the course of the last year, I somehow developed… Continue reading York Pinafore V1
A Baby Quilt from a Sworn Non-Quilter
Friends, I am not a quilter. But every once in a while an impending baby shower without a registry gets me in the mood to sew a quilt. I had a million other projects I could have been working on this week, but honestly I don't need any more clothes (except underwear, I really need… Continue reading A Baby Quilt from a Sworn Non-Quilter
Cashmerette Pembroke
I made this Cashmerette Pembroke about a month ago and it has been worn at least once a week since, so I would say this pattern is a real winner! I've made one other version out of fleece for lounging, but I think I could use way more every day versions of this pattern. Its… Continue reading Cashmerette Pembroke
Wrap Dress Tutorial
Maybe, like me, you've always lusted after a certain indie darling wrap dress, but were put off by the fact that you would have to grade it up multiple sizes to fit your body? And maybe you were also deterred by the fact that it is designed for wovens and for knits and wondered how… Continue reading Wrap Dress Tutorial
Fitting the Deer and Doe Givre Dress
Over the summer (hence the old photos), I got the bug to find a pattern for a close fitting, knit, tank dress that could be used for layering. I figured my options were to either hack the Cashmerette Concord Tee or seek out something new. Deer and Doe had recently rolled out their new size… Continue reading Fitting the Deer and Doe Givre Dress
Decades of Style Ophelia Overalls
Can you believe I made overalls? No? Neither can I, but when Janet from Decades of Style reached out to me and asked if I would be willing to test this pattern, I just couldn't say no! I'd been planning to make pair of linen overalls for this coming summer but hadn't really found a… Continue reading Decades of Style Ophelia Overalls
An Elliot Sweater for Mom and New Labels
There is something I really love above the Elliot Sweater from Helen's Closet- and I'm not the only one! I have sewn five Elliot sweaters since the pattern was released last fall, I made three for myself and after my sister saw it, she requested one for Christmas. And then after my mom saw that,… Continue reading An Elliot Sweater for Mom and New Labels
Cashmerette Ellis Skirt
I hope you are all as excited as I am for the latest pattern from Cashmerette! Ever since I tested this Ellis Skirt back in the fall, it has been worn at least twice per week. Its amazing how it seems goes with everything in my closet, its like jeans but more comfortable and easier… Continue reading Cashmerette Ellis Skirt
A New and Improved Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan
I had the pleasure of testing the new and improved Blackwood Cardigan from Helen's Closet. I love the one I made last year and I wear it all the time, but the biggest pleasure in making this new version is that I am now in her new size range! Thats, right the Blackwood Cardigan is… Continue reading A New and Improved Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan
On Sewing for the Average Body
This is me. 45-41-52. (image from My Body Model- a fabulous tool for sewists of every size!) An important conversation has been raging across the sewis-phere over the last couple of days regarding size inclusivity in sewing patterns. I won't rehash all the gory details, as this post is about moving forward, but I must… Continue reading On Sewing for the Average Body
The Green Violet 