This jacket is probably not what the designer had in mind for the Taktsang Dolman Wrap. But I just couldn’t get this vision I had for a quilted jacket out of my head. I individually quilted each pattern piece with two outer fabrics and fleece inside the sandwich. It’s thicker than the intended fit, but…
Fall Rhapsody Dress
Have you ever had a fabric in your stash that you loved and desperately wanted to wear, but were scared to cut into? You watch it on the shelf, each time you enter your sewing space, but there are other projects on your mind. So it gets put on hold, for too long. For me…
Dyeing Polyester Fabric with RIT Dye
Last month I shared a video over on TikTok of my process dyeing some polyester fabric. I wanted to make some warm and breathable pajamas using this off-white fleece back knit from The Fabric Fairy. I thought it would be fun to dye the fabric. @thepetitesewist I dyed some fleece back athletic knit from ##thefabricfairy…
Uvita Top Hoodie
The hot summer nights have left us for cooler weather, and I have autumn sewing on my mind. I had fun creating this one-of-a-kind hoodie recently, using the Uvita Top, by Itch to Stitch Designs. I used this super soft Legion fleece back poly/spandex knit from The Fabric Fairy (color sold out, but other colors…
Jalie 2021 Pattern Release: Sylvie and Helene
Well hello friends, it’s been a while! I’ve been sewing up a storm but have had to wait to share this new pattern until now. Jalie Patterns normally releases their 2021 pattern collection in late spring/early summer. They not only have to draft, pattern test, and have their promotional team sew up the patterns, but…
It’s not an Adrienne Blouse
I desperately wanted an Adrienne Blouse by Friday Pattern Co. but I was running short on time. I didn’t want to print and tape a pattern together, and trace it (1.5 hrs). Then I would need to make some pattern adjustments for height and possibly adjust the bust (possibly another hour, depending on my indecisiveness)….
Nittany Top + Dyeing Rayon
Last week I sewed the new Nittany Top by Itch to Stitch Patterns. This is a very loose fitting top with pleats at the neckline, and an optional keyhole. (I sewed the version without a keyhole.) I love that this pattern has cup sizes A-D, and the larger sizes have a DD cup size. There…
Spring Lounge Set and Sewing Classes
This spring has been right on time. We enjoyed mild weather near the beginning of April. The maple trees have taken note and started blooming early! We have loved seeing all of our spring bulbs coming up: crocuses, dwarf irises, puschkinia (pictured below) and daffodils. A winter storm came a few nights ago, so I…
New Hot Tub and Swimsuit
I really hate the long, cold, dreary winters in New York. Every winter I talk to my husband about how wonderful a hot tub would be. And this year we decided to get one! We got a great deal on a used inflatable hot tub. They normally cost around $600-800. We were able to score…
Raspberry Creek Fabrics Swim Tour 2021
Today I am participating in the RCF Swim Tour to debut the swim fabrics for 2021. Raspberry Creek and their designers have created some exciting prints that have really gotten my creative juices going! I feel like every year their offerings get bigger and bigger. They have tons of prints, coordinating stripes and polka dots,…
The Petite Pianist Sews a Dress!
This summer my brother got engaged, and we are so excited! Him and his fiancée are the best thing to happen in our family this year. They are getting married in a small ceremony this December, so my mom needed a mother of the bride dress. My mom is height challenged like me, just to…
My 2020 Summer Makes
I know a lot of you are feeling some strain this year due to COVID and what have you. I am, too. But I’m counting my blessings! My health has been pretty good this year, and we are fully settled into our NY home. Our garden is beautiful and producing vegetables and beautiful flowers. This…