This time last year, I lost my handknit Alpaca sweater.Nearly immediately after finishing…after a year and a half on the needles.My very first sweater for myself. The one who's yarn…
One of the biggest frustration I hear from all of my students and when I interact with sewists online is fit. As in, sewing clothes and trying to get the fit right and feeling completely frustrated by that process. I can understand that; it's a deep topic with lots of steps and our bodies are dynamic and wonderfully, three dimensional. But it doesn't have to be so frustrating.
Adding Pockets to a Dress Pattern Honestly, I don't think I can live without pockets in my knit garments any longer. Your hands need somewhere to go for crying out…
Hey there! We are just finishing up our three-month-long Make-It-Your-Own Project and as you might know, it's turning into a monthly adventure…albeit at a somewhat slower pace. Whew. (you can…
So, many of you know that an amazing group of ladies and I have been working through 3 basic knit patterns these last 3 months - a t-shirt, 4 gore…
Recently, while the sun warmed my face and I dug out the garden, I was thinking about perfection. About how paralyzing our need for perfection can be and what a shame…
I find I've been holding my breath; at odd times like when sitting on the couch and expected times like when I on a grocery run. I imagine you might…
I'm sure you know that I'm in the middle of hosting the Make-It-Your-Own Project and I know I've told you what a joy it's been. You probably also know that…
I recently celebrated my 42nd Birthday. I celebrated it at home with my little family, doing things a wee boy would enjoy. It was nice. But that night, I found…
I was at an event recently, a fundraiser for my wee boy's preschool, and no less than 4 people commented on a video I had recently posted on social media. …