Here is my first project of 2019! Ok, so I sewed everything but the sleeve hems in 2018 and then finished those up on January 2nd, so I'm counting it. This was my fun, knit palate cleanser between Christmas sewing for others and some major pattern testing I committed myself to in January (stand by… Continue reading Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Lozenge Wrap Dress
2019 Remake Nine
I've been watching everyone's Make Nine plans pop up on instagram and blog and thinking to myself... I surely don't need nine new clothing items. Of course we all know that I will definitely make more than nine things next year (see my 2018 Year in Review post about how I made 56 items for… Continue reading 2019 Remake Nine
2018 Year in Review
When looking back on 2018, there is no doubt in my mind that it was a great year for sewing for me! I'd like to think of it as "The Year of the Pants", since it was the year I finally overcame my fear of pants fitting and tackled a few new patterns for my… Continue reading 2018 Year in Review
Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Autumn Warmer Hoodie V2
Here it is! My second version of the Ottobre Magazine “Autumn Warmer” Hoodie and I want to wear it every day! There isn't much to say that wasn't said in my first post about this pattern, so this will mostly be pictures. I was lucky enough to stumble upon this merino knit in my local(ish) fabric… Continue reading Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Autumn Warmer Hoodie V2
Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Autumn Warmer Hoodie V1
As soon as I started seeing previews for last fall's Ottobre issue, I knew that this "Autumn Warmer" hoodie would be first up on my list! Unfortunately, my issue got lost in the mail somehow and I had to painfully watch everyone share Instagram pictures of the magazines as they received them, while it became… Continue reading Ottobre Magazine 5/2018 Autumn Warmer Hoodie V1
Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan
Hi, friends! I'm here today to share another very old project with you, this Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan! However, unlike my last post about my Halloween Dress, this is a project that I wear at least once a week, if not more. It has become my go-to cardigan for nearly every occasion! I drug my… Continue reading Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan
A Halloween ESP Dress from Decades of Style
Happy Halloween! Here is my first E.S.P. dress from Decades of Style, which is a truly adorable pattern that is great for novelty prints. I'll apologize in advance because this post is going to be short on facts, so please just enjoy the photos. I sewed this dress for Halloween last year and I didn't take… Continue reading A Halloween ESP Dress from Decades of Style
In the Folds for Peppermint Magazine Wide Leg Pants
Lately, I've feeling the need for some fresh, new pants silhouettes in my wardrobe. After trying out the Arenite Pants, I wanted to continue my "massively oversized pants" journey and find something that would work well for the transition into fall. I honestly don't even know how I stumbled upon this pattern, it hasn't had… Continue reading In the Folds for Peppermint Magazine Wide Leg Pants
Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans
After my success with my Ames Jeans over the winter, I felt the need to SEW ALL THE PANTS. Even though I was happy with my Ames, I had always wanted to try the Ginger Jeans, I had just been put off by the well documented inconsistency in sizing in the upper ranges, plus the… Continue reading Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans
Sew House Seven Montavilla Muumuu
A couple of weeks ago, the sewing stars aligned when Sew House Seven released their new Montavilla Muumuu pattern the Friday before a work trip that I had planned for the following Monday. I don't know about you, but something about a trip makes me feel like I suddenly have a gaping hole in my… Continue reading Sew House Seven Montavilla Muumuu
The Green Violet 