A collection of my sewing makes.
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After more than a year of labor, I finally finished my first self-drafted sewing pattern — a pair of fancy flannel pajamas. Let the slumber party begin! […]
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In the latest WIP, you’ll go behind the scenes of Riva jumpsuit construction. […]
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As I sit down to write this post about the Fibre Mood Riva jumpsuit, I’m struggling to keep things positive. My Riva jumpsuit turned out cute, but the path to completion had me shaking my head in disbelief. […]
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Do you know about “Boundless Style,” the dressmaking book from Victory Patterns? If you don’t, you should, and I hope this lovely maxi dress spurs you to check it out. […]
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Hello, my name is Erin, and I’m addicted to cardigans. It’s been less than a week since my last cardigan, and I never plan to stop. […]
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Do you live for cozy sweaters but don’t knit? Then Simplicity 8738 is the jumper for you! With Simplicity 8738, you can take ANY sweater-y knit and turn it into the snuggly pullover of your dreams, no knitting needles required. […]
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So, what is left to be said about Ginger jeans? This pattern has been out for a few years now, and there are almost 14,000 #gingerjeans tags on Instagram. Like, what am I going to say? […]
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Here they are: my first pair of jeans! They’re the Mia jeans from our British friends at Sew Over It. I’m DELIGHTED with how they turned out, my sewing homies. […]
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Where do you stand in the knits vs. wovens battle? And which do you like to sew more? Let’s compare the two types of fabrics by looking at two dresses. […]
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The Lucent visor from Pattern Fantastique is a piece of work, and I mean that in the best way. When I showed it to the hubs, he called it my “bonnet,” but quickly added, “It’s a cool, modern bonnet.” I’ll take it! I refer to my Lucent visor as my “urban bonnet,” in homage to the urban sombrero on “Seinfeld” — except the Lucent visor is no joke. […]