Hello there! I’m very excited to share about making my own pair of leather sandals! I had never made a pair of outdoor shoes before so I was very excited to make these. I followed the pattern, THE ARTIST SERIES Espadrilles kit: -Shoe Making D.I.Y. inspired by Leather Espadrilles from Halfmoon Atelier (available as a… Continue reading Pattern Review: the espadrille kit LEATHER SANDALS by Halfmoon Atelier and A Happy Stitch
Minerva: Roll top insulated lunch bag
I’m excited to share about my latest make with Minerva, a Rolltop lunch bag with wool batting (for insulation). I’ve seen this type of roll top dry bag in kayaking & hiking applications. This project was a fun experiment to test handmade lunch bag designs for my kids. I made this version to test using… Continue reading Minerva: Roll top insulated lunch bag
Pattern Review: Chicken Boots Zip Double Bag by Sew Sew Patterns
I'm very happy to share a pattern review of the new Chicken Boots Zip Double Bag by Sew Sew Patterns. This pattern download includes both written instructions and a video tutorial. Three versions are included in the pattern, View A - Clear, View B - All Fabric, View C - Fully Lined . I have… Continue reading Pattern Review: Chicken Boots Zip Double Bag by Sew Sew Patterns
Dying Fabric with a Washing Machine
I find in the summer I enjoy dying fabric, yarn, clothing, etc. I've found a local interior design shop that discounts fabric in a remnant section of their shop. This means that you can find nice fabrics, occasionally in large quantities, at a deep discount. Two years ago I picked up 6 yards of a… Continue reading Dying Fabric with a Washing Machine
Janome: Sewing a boat neck top
Hello there! I have a fun tutorial to share with you that I made with Janome. The Mandy Boat Tee is a free pattern available to download (from Tessuti patterns). In this supplementary tutorial I share tips on matching stripes for the top and ways the machines that I’m using make this a quick and… Continue reading Janome: Sewing a boat neck top
Minerva: Tilda Hot Chocolate Sewing
I’m happy to share about a project that I made with Minerva from the book Tilda Hot Chocolate sewing. I made a sweet bird and fabric bowl. I love the aesthetics of this book and enjoyed the styling so much. Although I made two projects from this book I also enjoyed sharing more details about… Continue reading Minerva: Tilda Hot Chocolate Sewing
Pattern Review: Strand Top by Halfmoon Atelier, Making Magazine Issue 9: Simple
I'm very excited to share about the STRAND top/dress by Halfmoon Atelier that was just released in Making Magazine Issue 9: Simple. I was in the pattern test group for this design last year so I've been quite excited for the pattern release! Pattern Description: This design was inspired by simple summer daydreaming, by vivid… Continue reading Pattern Review: Strand Top by Halfmoon Atelier, Making Magazine Issue 9: Simple
Janome: Mini wool & leather tote
Hello there! I have a fun project to share with you today. I’ve made a handy little tote bag with wool and leather supplies. The inspiration for this project originates from a free tutorial I found online, made with quilting cottons. I thought it would be fun to elevate the project with leather and wool… Continue reading Janome: Mini wool & leather tote
Minerva: Moonstone La Brea Tee
I’m very excited to share about the La Brea tee (by Halfmoon Atelier) that I’ve made with supplies from Minerva. This viscose fabric by Atelier Brunette (in the Moonstone print) is very lovely. The bits of ochre in the print are my favorite. I picked a coordinating bias tape to finish the neckline. Check out… Continue reading Minerva: Moonstone La Brea Tee
Batch sewing cloth facemasks…
It’s an odd time with the Coronavirus-19. I recently found out that our local hospitals and chemo charities are requesting handmade cloth face mask donations. 😷 This request came from shortages in the disposable paper face masks that the public has been over purchasing. I wanted to share resources and tips to join in on… Continue reading Batch sewing cloth facemasks…
