She Makes | A Sewing Blog
A collection of my sewing makes.
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Butterick B6051 deserved an immediate encore, so that’s what I did: sewed one right after the other. […]
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Sewing friends, I’m a big-time outfit repeater. And by outfit repeater I mean repeat-outfit sewist. This here is another Cass T-shirt and pair of Ginger jeans. I wear this look with comfort and pride, alleged uncoolness of skinny jeans be damned. […]
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This winter Clare coat — my first winter coat! — was my chance to go hard into luxury fabrics and notions and to try a new type of sewing — coat making. Keep reading if you’re thinking about making YOUR first winter coat and want some tips for smoother stitching. […]
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The Samara cardigan from Victory Patterns is my kinda pattern: stylish and warm, relaxed and fitted, knit OR woven! […]
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A DIY dress form is a game-changing sewing investment. My custom-fit dress form, which is made of fabric — not duct tape! — and is fully pinnable, helped me learn how to drape, and let me design a sewing pattern for plus-sized bodies. […]
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The Lola sweater dress from Victory Patterns is inspired by your favorite crewneck sweatshirt. Except Lola has style and feminine wiles for miles. […]