I chose the Boat Neck Anegada from Halfmoon Atelier as my April t-shirt. I finished sewing it right under the line on the afternoon of the 30th. I was dragging my feet because I had reservations about the tee, but I had committed...
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I missed out on Me Made May last year, not just because of the pandemic, but because I was so ill that I spent most of that month in bed. I did wear my self-made robe a lot, so maybe that was vague participation, but I’ve...
Remember when I mentioned the petite raglan adjustment in my Elliot Sweater post? That adjustment really shines in this Seamwork Finn tee. I don’t mean to be disrespectful of any sewist, but I’ve seen a lot of...
Where are my beret and bongos? Am I late for the poetry reading? What’s happening? I don’t know. I only know that I love this Seamwork Ace. I know you can’t see any details in this slightly blurry photo of a...
Time to play “First Quarter Catch-Up” for my Tee of the Month Club! Here’s my Elliot Sweater from Helen’s Closet. I cut this out in December and sewed it in January. I think it’s a 16/18 graded to a...
I barely sewed at all in 2020, mostly due to my poor health, and I missed it. Sewing may not be my favorite hobby, but it holds a unique place in my life. I feel better when I can make something with my hands. One of the things I...
Although I am no longer a proponent of hairshirt green, I have a passing interest in sustainable fashion, or what passes for it these days. I mainly purchase natural fabrics both for my sewing and in ready-to-wear, and I...
I’m making progress on Design Your Wardrobe this time around and came up with a mood board that really encapsulates the look I was going for. I can even see how it will eventually translate into garments I will actually...
I’ve done Seamwork’s Design Your Wardrobe course before, though only in a half-assed way. I signed up again for this round, and I hope I’ll be able to give it the attention it needs to be successful. I’m...