One Stitch At A Time
I’ve decided to write up a blog about this pattern even though I really feel as if it needs tweaked for me to be happy with it. The Pattern This is a versatile pattern, wearable in any season and for any occasion. There are a lot of variations: sleeves of full length sleeves; full back […]
I wear dresses 99% of the time and that’s unlikely to change, if I am honest. However, I have made quite a few tops lately and I need a couple of skirts to wear with them – this is a no trousers zone! I have plans to make a few Stanwyck skirts (Charm Patterns) but […]
In L. M. Montgomery’s 1908 novel, Anne of Green Gables, Anne Shirley dreams of owning a puff-sleeved dress. Set in the late 1800s, puff sleeves were the height of fashion and Anne’s longing for a puff sleeved dress speaks to her desire to fit in with all the other girls. Much to her disappointment, Marilla […]
This may be the simplest and most satisfying garment I’ve sewn this year! Now I understand why this pattern has cult status! This is a straightforward pattern which I would recommend for anyone who is new to sewing with stretch fabrics. It is one of those patterns that quickly becomes a staple in your wardrobe; […]
There are a few things I have in mind for the incoming month. I’ve definitely transitioned into Spring (hopefully not too prematurely as we often end up having snow in March and/or April). Here’s hoping this season’s makes get to see some sociable occasions. Colette Patterns, Moneta Dress I’ve already cut this one out but […]
It was a slower month than usual – I fell off the radar for the first week and then it took me a little longer than I had anticipated to get my sew-jo back. Once I did, though, there was no stopping me. Sewing really is one of the more potent forms of self-care I […]
The Juniper Cardigan is one of those patterns that’s been in my stash since I started sewing. It’s only taken me 9 months to get around to making one. I intentionally put the Juniper cardigan on my Make Nine list for 2021 which was a good move – if it’s written down in a solid […]
No actual sewing is being done today – although, I do have some fabric pre-washing – so I’ve decided to plot out my makes for February (with an essential red dress for Valentine’s Day included). Make 1: Jennifer Lauren Handmade Juniper Cardigan in this gorgeous modal french terry cardinal from Sew Anonymous and I think […]
It’s no secret that the Sew Over It line of patterns are a staple in my wardrobe – while I challenged the limits of this pattern by using a heavy canvas cotton instead of the fluid recommended fabrics – I’ve ended up with a really pretty make that I know I will get a lot […]
I’ve jumped on the bandwagon and thought I would take part in the Make 9 challenge this year. Last year I made a total of 79 garments from March to December so it’s not that I doubt I can make 9 garments… What I’m really taking part in this challenge for is to help me […]