So I made something a little out of the ordinary. My husband requested a project -- yes! He actually requested that I sew something for him! He works in a shop, and requested a shop apron for him to wear when he goes in on the weekends and doesn't want to bother with heavy coveralls. … Continue reading Denim Shop Apron
Our Canada Day celebrations called for my red and white Violet Top (aff. link) blogged here, and Grainline Maritime Shorts! I've made this pattern before here, and two other unblogged versions. From my other pairs, I learned that the pockets are too deep as drafted, so I shortened them again, and that I like a little … Continue reading
I made a thing! I picked up this lovely herringbone chambray from LA Finch Fabrics last summer, and finally found a perfect use for it. When I first saw the new Itch to Stitch Beausoleil Top & Dress (affiliate link), I knew I needed one, but I needed one in a classic easy-to-pair fabric so that the unique shoulder … Continue reading Itch to Stitch Beausoleil Top
Here it is, folks! Everything I wore all month long! Every single garment you see was handcrafted by myself. If you want more details, click on a preview to bring up the whole photo and the pattern/fabric details. Thanks for looking, folks! ❤
week 3. yay. I hope ya'll didn't come here for some actual content... it's been a long week and I'm writing this late at night after a very long day. Maybe at some point I'll come back and edit in some actual words. ssd bryant - sparkly teal knit, barb pants - black suiting itch … Continue reading Me Made May 2017 – Third Week
We are now halfway through May! Are you keeping up with your pledge? Are you learning lots about your handmade wardrobe? On Monday, I wore my Zen Pants - yet again. I'm telling you, they're the perfect work pants for me. I paired them with one of my favourite tees. I started with the Patterns … Continue reading Me Made May 2017 – Second Week
By now, it's been well-documented that I'm an Itch to Stitch (aff link) fangirl. I've made quite a few Itch to Stitch patterns (Lisbon Cardigan, Vienna Tank, Paro & Mila, Tierras Joggers, Lindy Petal Skirt, the list could go on...), including testing a handful, and I love every single one. The drafting is always superb, the instructions are … Continue reading Itch to Stitch Lago Tanks
Hey June has released their latest pattern. It's no secret I'm a fan of Hey June Handmade (aff link). I find their patterns to always be exceptionally drafted, the instructions are clear, and the format is professional. Not all of their patterns fit into my personal style, but the ones that do are some of my … Continue reading Hey June Willamette Shirt
Hey all! We're already a week into May, can you believe it? All month long, sewists around the world are following through on their personal pledges -- some pledge to wear 1 me-made garment a day, some pledge to only wear me-mades all month, and everyone posts photos on Instagram with the hashtag #mmmay17 My … Continue reading Me Made May – One Week In!
Welcome back! Is it spring yet, wherever you are? Green is starting to pop up here, and yet it snowed over this past weekend. As usual, spring is the most confusing season of them all. Nonetheless, I'm still sewing for warmer days. Erm, much warmer days apparently. It's still far too chilly to wear this … Continue reading Spring Maxi Dress
