The Story of a Maker…maybe you can relate? (Part 1)
There are some new faces here and I thought it might be a good time to share why I'm here talking to you in the first place. A good time…
…and making a t-shirt pattern into a racerback tank with a shelf bra
Some pattern drafting…. We've been talking about taking a basic, really well-fitting t-shirt pattern and turning it into some sleeveless garments. This week we'll talk about a racerback tank top…
Create a sleeveless cowl tunic from a t-shirt pattern!
This week has found me hand stitching a garment, a la Alabama Chanin, visiting for the first time in months with my mama because it feels like there is a…
Going Sleeveless
Do you know, there was a time when I wouldn't wear sleeveless tops...I thought I didn't have "the arms" for a sleeveless top. Seriously?!? I bet you know what I'm…
That time I lost my fresh-from-the-needles sweater!
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…
Why you don’t sew clothes you love.
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.
Pockets, pockets, pockets
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…
Changing a fit and flare knit dress into a dress with princess seams!
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…
Hacking a 4 gore skirt pattern into a pencil skirt
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…
Well…maybe someday….
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…