As the year draws to a close, I’ve been thinking about my general work habits a lot. It seems my projects are either things that can be done at breakneck speed or slow, methodical affairs that take planning, precision, and ample time. I wonder what projects in the middle of the road would look like! This DIY quilted coat is the second type of project. It took research, careful thought and then just a lot of hustle to complete it, and I regret no minute extra I spent on it.
Happy Cyber Monday! This is the faux fur lined hoodie that I wanted to make way back in January of this year! When the contests for Patternreview were…
I haven’t mentioned it, but the past few weeks I’ve been a part of competing on So You Think You Can Sew. So You Think You Can Sew…
Ever since my husband and I started watching Doctor Who 3 years back, we’ve kicked around the idea of cosplay. Though we’ve enjoyed all the Doctors and companions,…
I’ve been a speedster all up in my sewing room of late. I’m attempting to get through a cosplay of Rose Tyler’s purple jacket from Journey’s End and…
Summer still lingers here so I’m catching up on writing up the last of my summer projects before I move on into my fall makes. Earlier in the…
Have you ever found yourself inspired by childrens’ clothing? I’ve been on a bit a spree lately sewing these sleeveless shoulder frill tops for my daughter. This…
Of course I was going to make something for The Monthly Stitch’s Pattern Hack week for Indie Pattern Month. Pattern hacking is quickly becoming a favorite sport. The…
Recently, Melissa challenged me to a round of Who Made It Best. For this challenge, I’m making this zippered ruffle hack of Straight Stitch Design’s Greenwood Tank. Who…
Now that you’ve read about my Colors of Flags Challenge makes, check out Episode #2 of Pattern Hacker. You can see my full process for this DIY One…