At some point in this challenge I decided that not only must I wear a me-made piece every day, but that that piece must be unique--something I hadnt already worn this month. On week four it took a li...
Well folks, I got that little apartment I was eyeing. Its not huge but it is a little place to call my own in a great location. And to really make it my own (and make use of that precious space), I h...
Week 3! This week, Ive been noticing how wearing me-made clothes definitely has me dressing up more. Collared shirts and skirts to work, dresses and blazers on the weekend. The biggest challenge ...
Pattern: self-drafted; see: Cotton and Curls and GrosgrainF abric: wool blendCost: $10The other evening, I rolled out of my bed from a nap (yes I take evening naps--dont judge...
So, Im thinking about moving to a new place. And, as I tend to do, I got very excited and fixated on this new opportunity. So, Im going to take an aside from sewing today to explore my newest housing...
Its week two of Me Made May, and Im going strong. Unlike last week, I managed to wear a me-made piece every day, though just barely. Overall, Ive found that posting the what I wore for an internet au...
Eventually, my sewing goal was to fill my closet with things Id made, so that without even thinking I could wear something Id sewn almost every day. Thats how this week started. Without really thinki...
Pattern: self-drafted t-shirt + collarFabric: double woven cotton gauze from MoodCost: $10I love the recent roundup of t-shirts Ive been seeing with collars. They are simple, casual, and with a littl...
Im drawn to cool graphic prints. But once I brought this fabric home, its sat in my stash. Originally I was hoping to make some drape drape patterns, but decided that those might be better off in a s...
This color is all about lingerie. Its soft and sweet but more womanly than girly. I have a fabric in a flowering print, and another in polka dot. I plan to use these to try out some more bustiers, an...
Loran told me that if I had grown up in the 70s I would hate the color mustard. She said they had a mustard couch, mustard curtains, mustard everything! Luckily for me, my childhood barely graced the...
Red has always been my favorite color. There are pictures of me as a kid dressed head to toe in it, and even today when I wear the color I feel like I get a little extra attention.Plans for this proj...
Colettes Spring/Summer Palette Challenge is on, and all those pretty mood boards got me inspired. Rather than sewing for the season, however, I have been focusing a lot on what colors work for me. Li...
Pattern: shell lace stitchYarn: 2 skeins Cascade Paints in MeadowCost: donation ($26 value)The school I work at is doing an auction to raise money, and while I cant donate my summer home or wine...
Pattern: self-draftedFabric: vintage cottonPrice: $12 Ah the search for the perfect bustier.Looking through my pattern stash, I have been pursuing the holy grail of bustiers for some time now. I comp...
In my resolution to stop making dresses, I have been buying a lot of shirt-weight cotton fabrics lately. I have been fortunate enough to find some beautiful options, both from the remnant bins and sa...
This week I took my first trip ever to New York City! And what an amazing, diverse place it is!Of course, what is a sewing enthusiast to do but stop by Mood, the fabric store most recently made famou...
Everyone hates the dress that makes them look pregnant. But I have fallen in love with Hatch, a maternity line with clothes that are made to look good before and after your pregnancy. Im not pregnant...
Pattern: self drafted based on McCalls Misses Lined Dresses #M6319, + Peter Pan CollarFabric: 7/8 yd silk chiffonCost: $15This was inspired by another one of those fabrics that jumped out ...
Pattern: McCalls Misses Lined Dresses #M6319Fabric: 1/2 yd Echino yellow polka dot + 1/3 yd Echino blue cotton linen blendCost: $9This fabric jumped out at me from the remnant bin. Usually ...
Some of us are inspired by ready-to-wear pieces, others sew because "I could make that for waaay cheaper," yet others want that perfect fit. For a lot of sewists, though, we like to sew ...
via Etsy seller bellaluluAfter emerging from a week-long cold, I did a little spring cleaning today and some of the clothes I got rid of included hand-sewn items. Some of them were never quite right ...
I finally had the chance to go to the fabric store today. Since I got my bra supplies in the mail, Ive been wanting to go in and pick out some good cotton material. I also wanted to have a look at th...
I am slowly teaching myself how to use GIMP, the free Photoshop alternative. Ive really been wanting to learn how to use it to enhance pattern line drawings with my own fabric and alterations. In thi...
Pattern: self-drafted from Vogues Anna Sui Misses/Misses Petite Dress and Slip #V1177Fabric: remnant stretch wool blend from my coatCost: freeMy mom gifted me this beautiful stret...
I dont know if its because Colette keeps talking about bras or because I have been working on (and been frustrated with) making a new swimsuit, but cup sizes, lingerie elastic, and fastenings have be...
Today was my day off and what did I do? Sit in front of the computer all day and make a croquis. Before today I didnt even know what a croquis was, let alone that I would be devoting my entire day to...
Pattern: New Looks Misses Coats 6006Fabric: 2 1/2 yds stretch wool, 2 yds quilting cotton, 1 yd stretch satinCost: $90Ive been wanting to make a coat forever. Not only will it keep me ...
When Im cold and want to slip into something warm and comfortable, my mind always goes to The Umpa Jacket. Originally, the fleece blazer was intended to be a wearable muslin, a goofy homage to my lat...
Pattern: Self drafted from McCalls Misses Tops M6164Fabric: 1 1/2 yard rayon blend knitCost: $9Bought for $6 a yard, I love this dress! Its long enough to make it a little different, s...
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