Sewing V-neckbands can be a bit of a challenge, but what if you also have to re-draft the neckline? Sometimes the neck-hole is too low, or too high. Then what? That perfectly drafted neckband is going to need some adjustments. Here is my recently completed V-Neck T-shirt. I’ll leave a few details at the end…
Archer Button up
In 2019 the Archer Button Up by Grainline Studios was among my #makenine , which is nine articles of clothing I planned to sew in the year. Time got away from me and my project sat on the shelf. I decided this would be my first make of 2020. A lot has happened since I…
Butterick 6385 Wool Coat with Interlining
Today I’m on the Minerva.com blog sharing a project I put some serious elbow grease into! I finished this wool pea coat, Butterick 6485, almost 6 months ago in the heat of summer. It’s been such a nice addition to my winter wardrobe this season! In my post, I include tons of tips for sewing…
My Fitness Capsule
For most of my life, I haven’t been very athletic. I have always been smaller and weaker than my peers. The most ‘active’ I ever got was walking or biking to and from campus. After college I was very sedentary. I had an illness that caused a lot of fatigue and exercise seemed to make…
Knoxville Top
Yasss!! I finally found a top with a waist detail I actually like! This week, I tested and sewed the Knoxville Top (girls’), a new release pattern by New Horizons. (You can also find the Womens’ Knoxville Top here.) I’ve been trying to beef up mine and Cici’s fall wardrobe with some long sleeved shirts….
Gaia Tank Top
I enjoy my handmade wardrobe, but sometimes I wonder if my readers find my projects to be a bit run-of-the-mill. I love basics and I love to wear solid colors (as much as I love to wear florals) which are perhaps, not as interesting as more flashy projects. But once in a while, I enjoy…
Uvita Dolman Sweater
I’m on the Minerva Blogger network today, sharing my first Uvita Dolman Top. This sweater knit is everything I hoped it would be! Go check out the post here.
Itch to Stitch Blog Tour 2019
Hello, and welcome to the Itch to Stitch September Spotlight Tour! I’m happy to be adding my latest Itch to Stitch make to the lineup. Besides being treated to some lovely pattern inspiration, each day on the tour discount codes will be provided for the specific patterns highlighted. Use the code 920itsblogtour25 for 25% off all the…
Activewear Sewing into Fall
As we transition into fall, I’m thinking of what pieces I need for my activewear wardrobe. Where I live, the hot weather has come and gone and fall is whispering that it is coming soon. While I love sewing and wearing activewear clothing, I wear it more for lounging than for working out. To quote…
How to Fix a Gaping Armhole in a Knit Garment
You know the saying, “She thought she could, so she did”? Well, sometimes SHE thought she could…but didn’t think it through all the way, so she ended up making some mistakes. She DID, because hard work and problem-solving. Margot Peplum —> Dress Last week I decided to make the Margot Peplum by Love Notions. I…
Striped Jersey Dress – on Minerva Crafts blog
I’m super excited to be on the Minerva Crafts blog today with a fun little project, the Maggie Peplum by Love Notions. Head on over and check it out! I have made this pattern more this year than any other. It’s a keeper!
How to Make a Wool Coat Warmer with Interlining
I know it’s summer and coats are probably the last thing on your mind. But hear me out: sewing a wool coat is a pretty big undertaking. It’s not some quick t-shirt you cut out in an hour and sew in two hours. If you need a warmer coat (and I DID) why not get…