Raise your hand if you: struggle with altering patterns, don't know how to get pants to fit right, have no idea what your crotch curve should look like, and so on! I have been sewing for less than five years, and pants are still a bit elusive to me. I can sew pants blindfolded with… Continue reading Quick Sloper using Duct Tape
McCall’s M7668 Hooded Jacket
In the world of technical outdoor gear, there are few options for odd sized people. Ryan and I have always struggled to find gear that fits. We are tall, and most gear is intended for people much shorter than us. When I started sewing clothes, I always hoped I'd get to the point where I… Continue reading McCall’s M7668 Hooded Jacket
True Bias Emerson Crop Pant in Linen
I struggle with summer outfits. Namely, I haven't been able to find a style that I can wear to work. I only need to be casually dressed for work, but wearing sneakers, shorts, and a t-shirt is a bit too casual. I don't mind dresses, but I need outfits that don't look bad with sneakers.… Continue reading True Bias Emerson Crop Pant in Linen
McCall’s M6044 Men’s Button-Down Shirt
I think Meg and I have a contest to see who sews more versions of McCall's 6044 and it is pretty much a draw right now! It is hard to deviate from a versatile pattern that fits so well. The two versions I made this time are for summer. The cute fish fabric is quilting… Continue reading McCall’s M6044 Men’s Button-Down Shirt
Butterick B6100 Shirt in Lightweight Woven Fabrics
Finding the perfect basic woven shirt pattern for summer wasn't as daunting as I thought it would be. Months ago, I purchased the Butterick Pattern, B6100, because it offered separate pattern pieces for A/B, C and D cup sizes. I can't believe I've waited until now to try this pattern! I know there are a… Continue reading Butterick B6100 Shirt in Lightweight Woven Fabrics
Cloth Habit Watson Bra without the Hook & Eye Closure AKA Pullover Style
With all the excess spandex knit fabric I have, I really wanted to alter Cloth Habit's Watson bra pattern so I could use up all my scraps. The original bra pattern requires different fabrics for the cups and band. The pattern recommends that the bra cup fabric be 4-way stretch with spandex and approximately 75%… Continue reading Cloth Habit Watson Bra without the Hook & Eye Closure AKA Pullover Style
