If you're new to sewing garments, I highly recommend finding a shift top pattern. I find them to be a wardrobe staple. I have made a few shift top patterns and this one was quite fun. I find shift tops are great for printed fabrics while also offering a classier option to wear (compared to… Continue reading Janome: Black and White plaid Esme Top
Author: oakbluedesigns
I am excited to join the community of sewing bloggers. I will be sharing tutorials, pattern reviews, and snippets here and there of my makes.
Minerva: Rise and Fall Turtleneck by Papercut Patterns
Hello there! I'm excited to share about a handmade turtleneck that I recently sewed with Minerva. The drapey viscose knit fabric pairs really well with the Rise and Fall turtleneck by Papercut Patterns. I made the Fall version, which has a looser fit with a long, funnel neckline. Go and check out the post on… Continue reading Minerva: Rise and Fall Turtleneck by Papercut Patterns
Minerva: Embroidered Fabric Bag Tutorial
Hello there! I'm very excited to share a link today to a fun post that I made with Minerva. I wrote up a quick tutorial to share with you, a drawstring fabric bag to make with scraps of fabric. Go and check out the post for lots more details: https://www.minervacrafts.com/blogger-network/post/embroidered-fabric-scrap-bag
Minerva: Men’s Kwik Sew 3638 Fleece Vest
I'm excited to share with you about a recent project that I finished for my husband. I made the quick so 3638 vest with fleece and zipper supplies from Minerva.  I had made this vest for him once before in a green fleece. He has been super excited to add another vest to his… Continue reading Minerva: Men’s Kwik Sew 3638 Fleece Vest
Minerva: Velvet Zadie Jumpsuit
Hello there! I'm very excited to share about a fun project that I've made with Minerva, a velvet jumpsuit. I used the Zadie Jumpsuit pattern by Paper Theory. I used a fun stretch knit velvet fabric from Minerva in the Stone colorway. Although I made this one with the holidays in mind, it's a fun… Continue reading Minerva: Velvet Zadie Jumpsuit
Minerva: Swatch Quilted Wool Pillow
Hello there! I'm excited to share today about a project that is not a garment. I decided to make a pillow for my sewing chair and use wool batting for the cushion. As I predicted, as soon as I finished this project, one of my cats has claimed it. I love the design aesthetic of… Continue reading Minerva: Swatch Quilted Wool Pillow
Pattern Review: Fabric Flip Baskets by Crafter’s Creek
Hello! I am excited to share with you about the Fabric Flip Basket sewing pattern by Crafter's Creek (sold via the Etsy shop, Topsy-Turvy). One aspect that intrigued me about this pattern is that it's not a garment. I love sewing garments but I was excited to be a part of the editing and testing… Continue reading Pattern Review: Fabric Flip Baskets by Crafter’s Creek
