A Creative Blog Written by a Neuroscientist
We received adorable sweatshirts as a Christmas present, but the sweatshirts didn't fit great. Ryan looked like he was wearing an oversized halter top with ¾-length arms, and I looked like I was wearing a too-small dress. Obviously, I needed to save the design and put it on something we could wear! Here's what I... Continue Reading →
Making waterproof jackets has been a 2+ year project, and I'm so happy to have it done. I learned a lot and am excited to tackle more outdoor gear. Download Pattern I’ve made our patterns available for download. DOWNLOAD FROM GUMROAD Click the colorful button above, and a new tab should open with the Gumroad... Continue Reading →
I was stumped on how to design a side pocket for our rain jackets, but eventually, I got it figured out. Inspiration A common method is to inset the zipper, leave it exposed and add a shield at the top to prevent water from getting in. The zipper shield is a great idea for zippers... Continue Reading →
I will refrain from writing my version of War and Peace before this recipe. I wanted to make marshmallow crispy treats from homemade marshmallows. I figured out you can skip the whole section where you have to let the marshmallow mixture set and instead immediately use it to make the cereal treats. The marshmallow mixture... Continue Reading →
My real opinion about this cardigan. My biggest fear is making a cardigan that fits poorly. I often see cardigans that won't stay put on the shoulders, the top button is straining under the tension of holding the cardigan together, or it is constantly falling backward and choking me. That's why I haven't knitted too... Continue Reading →
Of course, I can provide an in-depth analysis of sewing and fitting underwear! I finally tried out Sophie Hines's Median knicker pattern and was not disappointed. Analyzing Style I don't have a center grainline to study, but I thought it would be interesting to look at some of the features of the Median knickers. The... Continue Reading →
I have used a self-drafted trousers pattern for Ryan for some time because I've never found a pattern that does him justice. Ryan is 6 feet 5 inches. His inseam is 37 inches. He currently has a 32-inch natural waist and 42-inch hips. He's like a piece of paper, broad from the front and back... Continue Reading →
One of the cool features of VStitcher is being able to move the avatar into different positions. One of the positions I thought would be helpful to understand fit is a subtle knock-knees stance.
Pardon the short tangent. I wanted to try another slim leg to adjust the center grainline at the hip and study what happens with knock-knees. Also, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try a drawstring jogger when it came up in my tutorials. Sizing and Rulers I adjusted the avatar to match the measurements... Continue Reading →
2022-11-27 06:23 AM I updated this blog to include more photos and descriptions to address some questions I received. As I was working through the courses at Browzwear University, I got to the lesson about changing fabric type. The app comes with hundreds of fabrics, and they had a standard stretch denim that I could... Continue Reading →
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