Note: This blog post is the first in a series of four. You will find the links to the other posts here once they are published. Part 2 (The Quilting Process) / Part 3 (Quilt Cleaning) / Part 4 (The Finished Quilt) When I was growing up, there was a quilt that was always in use around the house, and…
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I started off as a sewist, but more and more I’m realizing that I could probably call myself a knitter as well. Along my knitting journey so far, I’ve gradually accumulated a bunch of knitting needles. My storage method was to keep all of my yarn craft supplies (circular, double pointed needles, needle pairs, crochet hooks, pompom makers, etc.) in…
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I made these skirts a few months ago but didn’t have the motivation to take photos of them at the time. I got seized by the urge to take photos of a recent finished make the other day, so I pulled out these skirts to document at the same time! I didn’t bother ironing them or anything, and I noticed…
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I’ve never made a quilted jacket or any other kind of quilted garment, but sewing this dress feels like the closest I’ve ever gotten to a quilt/garment crossover. This is the Elysia bow dress from Roberts Wood, which first popped up on my Instagram feed courtesy of Katie. After I saw it on her stories, and then her finished versions…
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If you have been following me here or on Instagram for any length of time, you may have noticed that I’m a fan of clothing with gathers. I love a voluminous skirt or sleeve! This project is the most gather-licious garment I have ever sewn. It’s the Hazel Dress from a new-to-me designer, Veronica Tucker! Without further ado, here she…
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