I spent a silly amount of time choosing a basic woven tank pattern. I passively waffled for a month trying to choose between Grainline’s Tiny Pocket Tank, the Wiksten tank and drafting my own from a RTW tank. The Wiksten tank won out because the neckline and armholes looked low enough and I surmised that …
This is a knit shirt I made awhile back, with fabric gifted to me by the lovely Heather B (thank you, Heather!) from the Stashbusting Challenge swap! It’s a hemp/cotton blend, somewhere between t-shirt weight and sweatshirt weight and not too stretchy. I love it. It’s unapologetically bright. Also goes well with one of my …
So… I have a gigantic pile of natural-colored linen (used in my tunic) that I was going to use to make a couch slipcover with. I’m getting really sick of it. It’s an awkward weight (definitely too flimsy for a couch and maybe even outerwear) but it’s not quite lightweight and floaty. It’s also low-quality …
I finished this tunic a few weeks ago and I’m pretty smitten with it! My sis took these photos of me. I used two pieces of linen from my stash (yes, another stashbusting project!), and I like the gentle contrast between them. The tan linen was going to be my couch slipcover, before I gave …
I’d done screenprinting in both high school and college for class but got around to making my own crude printing setup a few years after graduating college. I printed my designs and illustrations on thrifted shirts and textiles and even set up a little etsy shop to sell them. I forgot to mention this in …
Let’s jump right into the outfits, shall we? DAY 13: Natural blocking tunic (Feb. 2013) + shibori scarf (2009?) Reflections: This linen tunic is totally comfortable without (I hope) being sloppy. I wear it about every other week. I’d like to try making the pattern again in a print or solid. It’s a great backdrop … Continue reading »
After last week’s realization that I owned a sole cardigan, I requested pattern suggestions from the Me-Made-May flickr pool. Then I remembered I already had one, Butterick 5398. I made it once in 2011 but it had since fallen out of favor. I wore it a lot when I first made it and then grew displeased … Continue reading »
Hello, hello! Here’s what I wore during Week 2 of MMM. DAY 6: Unblogged Wiksten tank with button placket (2013 – this weekend) Reflections: I made this tank because I got frustrated with the pants I’m making, a sewing palate-cleanser. I added a button placket and some length to the tank view. Adding a button … Continue reading »
Here’s how my first week of MMM went! Along with getting up earlier on weekday mornings, I’m reflecting on the garments themselves in hopes of improving my wardrobe planning and sewing skills. DAY 1: Melville dress (2012) Reflections: The drawstring waist totally saves this dress for me! It was generally unworn until I added it. It … Continue reading »
I was back to work this week after my luxurious week off at home. The concluding event was a tea party I threw to celebrate with my family. I finally had a second occasion to wear my flower girl dress! It had a lot to talk about with our tablecloth. And, thanks to everyone who … Continue reading »
Thank you for all your lovely birthday wishes! I’ve been enjoying my Introvert’s Birthday week immensely. I’ve been doing all the things I never make enough time for, like yoga, talking to friends and family that live far away and cooking, while still enjoying the things I’m addicted to and couldn’t stop doing if I … Continue reading »
Way back in December, I shared a hint of an Alabama Chanin camisole. I finished it shortly after but didn’t get a picture of it. I also haven’t quite been able to place it in my wardrobe as it’s such a different shape and style than most of my clothing. The weather turned BEAUTIFUL this weekend, … Continue reading »
