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
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.minerva.com/posts/1021678
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
oak blue designs 