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
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
Janome Project: Zakka Inspired Bookmarks
Bookmarks are useful gifts to give or to enjoy for yourself. Handmade bookmarks are a special option to personalize and create unique gifts. This project utilizes twill tape, contrasting thread, and a sewing machine for a quick and fun make. Go & check out the link for a full tutorial and downloadable PDF: http://www.janome.com/inspire/projects/embroidery/zakka-inspired-embroidered-bookmarks/
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: Georgio Linen Burnside Bibs
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: Georgio Linen Burnside Bibs
Minerva: Rust Alberta Street Pencil Skirt
Hello! I'm excited to share about a recent project with Minerva, 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 the… Continue reading Minerva: Rust Alberta Street Pencil Skirt
Minerva: 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: Summer Beatrix Top
Pattern Review: Free Range Slacks by Sew House 7
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
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