A Robe for Layering
April 9, 2021
First sewing project of 2021! … More A Robe for Layering
Category: Handmade Wardrobe
Quaran-jeans
April 4, 2020
Here they are. My first pair of Ginger Jeans. Finally. … More Quaran-jeans
Navigating the 2017 Closet Purge
October 30, 2017
Autumn causes animals to stock up on food. I’m trying to declutter my wardrobe in advance of sewing new pieces. … More Navigating the 2017 Closet Purge
Dressed for Brooklyn
June 28, 2017
When my mom and I started planning our weekend trip to Brooklyn, New York I thought about taking a whole me-made wardrobe for the two-and-a-half day trip. That ambitious idea shrunk down to one new dress, and it is the best dress I could have taken. I wore a dress made from the fabric I … More Dressed for Brooklyn
Spring 2017 – Sewing Plans and Mood Board
April 20, 2017
I’m looking to craft delicate, breathable garments inspired by the slow emergence of spring. … More Spring 2017 – Sewing Plans and Mood Board
Waston Coat Investigation
April 6, 2017
‘There is nothing like first-hand evidence.’ – Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet Some sewing projects include so many unknown factors that I don’t feel comfortable starting until I have conducted a little background research. In the case of the Watson Jacket by Papercut Patterns, I was faced with a new garment type (outerwear), a new-to-me pattern … More Waston Coat Investigation
Previously on….Sewing Ginger Jeans
March 25, 2017
In the spring of 2014 I bought fabric to make my first pair of jeans. In 2015, Gillian dared me to finish the Ginger Jeans and I managed to make a non-stretch muslin in January 2016. This confirmed that the size I chose to make wasn’t too far off and that pants weren’t as scary … More Previously on….Sewing Ginger Jeans
Personal Style Stories
March 9, 2017
Even when I am not at the sewing machine I’m thinking about sewing, or refining my wardrobe, or minimizing clutter and possessions. I’m analyzing my coworker’s side pant-leg pocket for ways to add them to a costume. I’m cataloging what I like and dislike about certain garments I wear to inform future sewing projects or … More Personal Style Stories
Oslo [Cardigan] For the Weekend
January 17, 2017
A cardigan for weekends and workdays. … More Oslo [Cardigan] For the Weekend
Knitted Dragon Wing Cowl
December 10, 2016
Remember this almost-finished knitting project? It is done! And now I have a sneaky-geeky wrap to keep me warm in the office this winter. The cowl’s construction is straight forward – garter stitch with increases near the end to fan out the wing. If you are a beginning knitter, I recommend this project. It is … More Knitted Dragon Wing Cowl
The Fabric Alchemist 