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
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: 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…
Minerva: Sade Blouse, Breaking the Pattern
Hello there! I turned this project in for my Minerva Blogger Network Post last week and had no idea how much would change worldwide between now and then. For the sake of sharing something positive, this is the final top I made with a fun textured double gauze fabric from Minerva. The pattern is the… Continue reading Minerva: Sade Blouse, Breaking the Pattern
Janome: Floral Morris Blazer
Hello! I’m very excited to share about a fun and quick blazer project that you can make, with Janome. The Morris Blazer pattern was used for this sample, by Grainline Studio. The Skyline S7 machine comes with a knee lift bar and a dual feed foot. Both of these features help cut the sewing time… Continue reading Janome: Floral Morris Blazer
Pattern Review: Chickenboots Project Bag by Sew Sew Patterns and Sew Sew Live
I had the honor of pattern testing the Chickenboots Project Bag before it was released. This fun bag design was previously a finished product, sold by a shop called Chickenboots. The shop closed and now Sew Sew Live (the same designer) is offering the Project Bag design as a sewing pattern. It’s really exciting as… Continue reading Pattern Review: Chickenboots Project Bag by Sew Sew Patterns and Sew Sew Live
Minerva: Santiam Reversible Ripstop & Wool Vest
Hello! I’m very excited to share this project with you! I’ve been wanting to make this vest for a couple of years now (to replace a worn, favorite commercial vest). I made the Santiam Reversible Vest by The Green Pepper, with supplies gifted by Minerva. The black and navy ripstop fabrics are water resistant. I… Continue reading Minerva: Santiam Reversible Ripstop & Wool Vest
Janome: Wool Tedra Skirt
I'm excited to share with you about a fun project that I made with Janome. This skirt is the Tedra skirt from Lotta Jansdotter's book Everyday Style. Cutting out a wool skirt on the bias gives such a fun and flattering shape. Check out the post for lots more details including a DIY wood Taylor's… Continue reading Janome: Wool Tedra Skirt
Janome: Black and White plaid Esme Top
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
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
