Hello! I'm excited to share about a fun project that I made with Minerva. I used this unique bottle brush tree fabric to make the Pilvi jacket from the book Everyday style by Lotta Jansdotter. I love bottlebrush trees, more commonly seen as Christmas decorations. I thought the gray and cream color palette was a… Continue reading Minerva: Bottlebrush Tree Pilvi Jacket
Category: Minerva Crafts
Minerva: Embroidered Tulle Flint Pants
Hello there! I'm very excited to share about a fun project that I made with Minerva.com. I tried a fun experiment with some of their embroidered tulle fabric and made a pair of pants with shorts layered underneath. I used the Megan Nielsen Flint pants and shorts patterns together for this garment. Wearing tulle pants… Continue reading Minerva: Embroidered Tulle Flint Pants
Minerva: Faux Leather Ultimate Shift Dress
Hello! I'm excited to share a link to a fun project that I made with Minerva, a faux leather over embroidered tulle Shift Dress. The fabric was very fun and unique so I was excited to pair it with a simple shift dress pattern. Included in the post is a free template for an underarm… Continue reading Minerva: Faux Leather Ultimate Shift Dress
Minerva: Black Linen Rose Pants
I really enjoyed making these elastic waist Rose pants from Made by Ray with Minerva. I was missing a pair of black pants in my wardrobe and to make them in linen was such a dream. I love that I can wear these year-round as the linen is so breathable. Check out the link for… Continue reading Minerva: Black Linen Rose Pants
Minerva Crafts: Crinkle Viscose Mademoiselle Gus Top
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
Minerva Crafts: Rust Alberta Street Pencil Skirt
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
Minerva Crafts: Summer Beatrix Top
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
Minerva Crafts: Embroidered Stowe Bag
Hello there! I'm excited to share about a Stowe bag that I've sewn with Minerva Crafts. I had lots fun with this project and all the details. I got into hand embroidering the fabric, using Hong Kong seam finishes for the side and bottom seams, and single fold bias tape for the edges. For lots… Continue reading Minerva Crafts: Embroidered Stowe Bag
Minerva Crafts: Reversible Metamorphic Dress
Hello there! I'm excited to share a link to a fun project, made with Minerva Crafts. I made the reversible Metamorphic Dress by Sew Liberated. I geeked out a bit with this project by making three muslins (and then the final, fourth dress). For lots of the nitty gritty details, check out the post on… Continue reading Minerva Crafts: Reversible Metamorphic Dress
Minerva Crafts: Pattern Hack, Reversible Agnes Tee
Hello there! I had a really fun project that I made with Minerva Crafts. I used a fun reversible Ponte knit fabric from their site (paired with the Agnes Tee pattern by Tilly and the Buttons). I changed a few of the garment construction elements to make this top fully reversible. I also used three… Continue reading Minerva Crafts: Pattern Hack, Reversible Agnes Tee
