I can’t believe I have my first tear in my first pair of handmade jeans! And it took 2 whole years to get here! Is that an accomplishment or a let down? Read my garment story (inspired by the garment…
Category: Garment Sewing
Zero waste pattern cutting is a hidden gem. You know when you have a project that you are anticipating so much that it mysteriously bumps the queue and you end up sewing it in, I wouldn’t say “record time” but……
Slow maker as an identity I’m working out my identity as a slow maker in the era of AI. Perhaps I’ve always had the tendency to be a bit of a luddite. Or perhaps it was the inkling in my…
When I found out my sister-in-law was (about to be) engaged, I spotted a certain cherry rayon at the store and really couldn’t help myself. I’m a sucker for cherries: eating them, wearing them or otherwise. And I don’t wear…
These shorts. The perfect blend of practicality and feeling pretty. Everything I want to do in them, I can. I can go for a walk, jump up and down, sit cross legged, ride a horse? Go out for dinner, go…
Clothing really does determine what you do. When I wear my rayon challis culottes, I watch what type of surface I sit on. When I wear heeled shoes, I say no to going on a long walk, or any type…
Surprisingly, I wear this sweater vest upwards of 4 times a week! All to the chagrin of my husband who really doesn’t jibe with it, or understand why I do. Honestly, I can’t really explain why I love the Basic…
I’m a bit of an ambivert. I love sewing garments, and I nearly equally love sewing quilts. There are a few beautiful quilted jacket patterns (and makes) out there, such as the Parchment Jacket by Closet Core or the Tamarack…
The Allover Florals project was inspired by a few things: This was my first make using this pattern. I made size 8 **** of the just passed the knee version. I used the pattern, as is, with no other hacks…
Taking chances can sometimes pay off in a simply beautiful find. The Alabaster Top available by membership to Closet Core Crew, is a good example. The asymmetry startled me at first. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s beautiful, but…