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Sewing round up March-19 Ediition
Well, I’ve been busy! I’ve sewn a few things over the last week or sew, but most of these item’s I’ve sewn before and one was a TNT so it really didn’t take long to make this weeks garments. I typically do not have time to sew this many things (did I neglect something else?), probably! The boss politely reminded me that we have to finish our taxes. I’m a reformed tax accountant that hates doing her own taxes! I know I have to pay, so it can wait till whenever (not really whenever, because I don’t do penalties) but you know what I mean! Anyway, there are a few…
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Pattern Remakes- October Edition
One of my goals has been to go back through my “wearable muslins” and remake them. What’s a muslin and when should you do one? Check this blog post out from Tilly and the Buttons. I spend quite a bit of time making adjustments and it seems like such a waste to only make them once. In comes the pattern round up, I’m going to consolidate all my remakes from Instagram, Facebook and my camera roll. I think there’s value in remakes and the styling of what you make so you get more bang for your buck with your pattern and garments. I think I’ll try this once a month,…
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Pattern Review: Blackwood Cardigan- Wearable Muslin
It’s fall and I’m looking to replace my worn out cardigans from last season. I’m not sure, but many of my cardigans look a little beat up these days. I actually wear cardigans all year long because I work indoors and the A/C is always on Arctic so mine need to be replaced more often! I wanted to try something new, as if I needed another pattern, right? So I picked the Blackwood cardigan up during a sale. I really like the modern feel to the cardigan, close fitting, two different views and it’s an Indie pattern. Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan can be found here. Here are some of my…
