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 … Continue reading »
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 … 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 »
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 … Continue reading »
At long last, I’ve managed to get pictures of my second Renfrew! We took a trip to Portland this weekend (more on that later), and the sun came out. I made this one right after the first Renfrew but had some struggles with the winter light in the northwest. The fabric is a heathered wool knit … Continue reading »
I made this top way back in June using a modified Burda 7661, which is the second pattern I bought, ever. I removed the closure in the back and dropped the arm scye by an inch, I believe. It’s made from the same fabric as the garment once known as the Melville Dress, now referred … Continue reading »
I’d accumulated two beautifully bright but misshapen t-shirts sometime in the last year and a half, and had been hoarding them because I couldn’t bear to part with their bold colors. Well! Yesterday, I finally executed the refashion. I’d been hoping to use the top 1/3 of the blue with as much of the pink … Continue reading »
This week has been all about relaxing after the craziness of my 36-hour trip to Bend mid-work-week. I haven’t even done any sewing besides a couple of muslin produce bags. Luckily, I have a backlog of projects to share! This is the first bustier top I made using McCall’s 6325, the predecessor to the delightful … Continue reading »
I’m a bit late to the Rachel Comey party but pretty excited to be here! Over the past couple of months, I’d been keeping an eye out for a good lightweight fabric to try the pattern out on. I shopped fabric sites, nearly making dozens of purchases, only to balk at the last minute. It … Continue reading »
I wore this bustier-style shirt during Me-Made-May but hadn’t documented it properly yet! Since it’s already a few months old, I can say with certainty that it’s one of the most loved of the pieces I’ve made so far. Nathan snapped a few pictures of me on our walk to brunch at the Boat Street … Continue reading »
