Hello! I’m very excited to share with you about making the Underwood Tank Dress! I made this pattern in the summer and I’m planning to live in this one (I love the finished garment). This is not a new pattern from Sew House 7, it's been out for awhile. Pattern Description: The Underwood Tank is… Continue reading Pattern Review: Underwood Tank Dress and Top by Sew House 7
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.
Janome: Sewing a Modern Handmade Handkerchief
I’ve always been quite intrigued with handkerchiefs. I have a small collection of them and I've have enjoyed looking for them in antique shops. There’s something so special about generations past, how they kept their handkerchiefs close to their hearts. I created a project with Janome for a modern take on the traditional handkerchief. I… Continue reading Janome: Sewing a Modern Handmade Handkerchief
Pattern Review: Cosmos Sweatshirt by Sew House Seven with Nature’s Fabric
Hello again! I have a pattern review to share with you today along with a review of the fabric*. I used a lovely teal blue bamboo fleece fabric. This was my first time working with a bamboo fleece and I'm really looking forward to sharing about it! Look for a Discount Code from Nature's Fabric… Continue reading Pattern Review: Cosmos Sweatshirt by Sew House Seven with Nature’s Fabric
Pattern Review: Elemental Pencil Skirt by Sew House Seven with Nature’s Fabric
Hello there! I'm quite excited to share with you the new FREE pattern from Sew House 7, the Elemental Pencil Skirt. This pattern is a free download when you sign up for the Sew House 7 free email newsletter. I have a pattern review to share with you today along with a review of the… Continue reading Pattern Review: Elemental Pencil Skirt by Sew House Seven with Nature’s Fabric
15 Creative Ways to Incorporate Seasonal Home Decor
I recently collaborated with a group of bloggers in a Redfin article: “Spring Forward! 15 Creative Ways to Incorporate Seasonal Home Décor” The sun is beginning to shine more and the days are getting longer in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s time to celebrate the arrival of a new season. Whether you’re living amongst the cherry… Continue reading 15 Creative Ways to Incorporate Seasonal Home Decor
Minerva: Boiled Wool Brooklyn Coat
Hello! I have a cozy wool coat to share about today, the Brooklyn Coat by Tessuti Patterns. This was my first wool coat that I've made and I highly recommend it as a first coat project! Going with a 100% wool, boiled wool fabric is a great pairing for this project. This wool that I… Continue reading Minerva: Boiled Wool Brooklyn Coat
Collaboration: Wrapping with Fabric by Etsuko Yamada and Furoshiki Cloths from Bento and Co.
Hello! I'm quite excited to share a review of the book Wrapping with Fabric from Tuttle Publishing along with Furoshiki cloths from Bento and Co.** You can find a 15% discount code off Furoshiki cloths from Bento and Co. at the end of this post. **I purchased the cloths from Bento & Co. at a… Continue reading Collaboration: Wrapping with Fabric by Etsuko Yamada and Furoshiki Cloths from Bento and Co.
Knitting Tools: Knitting with 4” (10 cm) Double Pointed Needles
Hello! I thought I’d share about a knitting tool that I’ve been really enjoying lately, 4” (or 10 cm) wood, double pointed knitting needles. They have been really handy when knitting toys, mittens, gloves and baby hats. I had seen someone online mention that they enjoyed knitting with double pointed needles at this length. That… Continue reading Knitting Tools: Knitting with 4” (10 cm) Double Pointed Needles
Book Review: Japanese Soups
Hello! I'm excited to share about the book Japanese Soups , released today (from Tuttle Publishing). I've been working my way through an early copy of this book so I've been quite excited to share about it with you. I really, really enjoy soups. I could say soups are my favorite type of food to… Continue reading Book Review: Japanese Soups
Minerva: Waxed Cotton Jack Tar Bag
Hello! I’m quite excited to share about making the Jack Tar bag with Minerva. The fabrics used for this project are two different waxed cottons from Minerva, by Merchants & Mills. This was my first time working with pre-waxed fabrics and these are quite lovely! I love this bag! I put a sweater’s quantity of… Continue reading Minerva: Waxed Cotton Jack Tar Bag
