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
Minerva: Bottlebrush Tree Pilvi Jacket
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
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