Hello there! I'm excited to share with you about making the Mademoiselle Gus Top pattern with Minerva Crafts. I used a lovely crinkle viscose fabric and viscose piping, both from Minerva. The fabric and piping were so fun to work with and even more lovely to wear. Check out the blog post for lots more… Continue reading Minerva Crafts: Crinkle Viscose Mademoiselle Gus Top
I'm excited to share about a project that I've been wanting to make for a few years now, a pair of Linen Burnside Bibs by Sew House Seven. This project was a fun collaboration with Minerva Crafts. The Georgio linen fabric is AMAZING! It's lightweight while also being opaque. The drape is lovely and the… Continue reading Minerva Crafts: Georgio Linen Burnside Bibs
Hello! I'm excited to share about a recent project with Minerva Crafts, my first pencil skirt! The pattern calls for a non-stretch denim, which ended up being very comfortable! This was a great project to experiment with denims, stepping toward handmade jeans. I made the muslin in a traditional indigo denim. Go and check out… Continue reading Minerva Crafts: Rust Alberta Street Pencil Skirt
Hello! I'm excited to share with you about an floaty Beatrix top that I've made with Minerva Crafts. I was inspired by a double gauze version that I saw on Made by Rae's blog. I made this version in some lovely Atelier Brunette, double gauze fabric as well. I love how lightweight and comfortable this… Continue reading Minerva Crafts: Summer Beatrix Top
I'm so excited for the release of the Free Range Slacks pattern by Sew House 7. I've made both versions that I'll share about with you today. I've been waiting for a pattern like this to come out, a high elastic waist pant with woven fabric. Version 1 is a tapered leg that you can… Continue reading Pattern Review: Free Range Slacks by Sew House 7
Making a concentrate is a handy way to have a quick iced drink to enjoy "on the go" throughout the week. I include both the half and full recipes in the directions below. When I try a new recipe, I like to try a smaller batch first to see if I like the flavors. Any… Continue reading Recipe: Chai Tea Concentrate
I'm so excited to share about the release of the La Brea tee by Halfmoon Atelier. I was honored to be a part of the test group for the pattern. It's a fun tee for woven or knit fabrics. With the shaping built in to the side seams and neckline, it's a quick sew that… Continue reading Pattern Review: La Brea tee by Halfmoon Atelier
