I had a lot of big projects this year that I'm really proud of! In January, I made waterproof jackets for Ryan and myself. The project was daunting because the pattern is mainly self-drafted. In February, I made myself a jumpsuit, something I swore I would never do. In March, I started testing daypack patterns.... Continue Reading →

The year is almost over! Somehow, I found the energy and mental focus to complete some projects this month. Being able to sew and create was the positive emotional boost I needed after the last few months. I haven't blogged or posted everything to Instagram, so now is my chance to talk about some of... Continue Reading →

Another month has gone by! We weren't planning on moving this month, but our landlord decided at the last minute to not renew our lease because he wants to sell the place instead. I'm still at a loss for why you would want to sell a home that's completely paid off and earning you money?... Continue Reading →

Work was stressing me out at the beginning of the month, and then I had several personal things come up at the end of the month. A lot has been going on, just not sewing or knitting-related. Regardless, here's what I accomplished this month. This year, I have finished 41 projects, with a monthly average... Continue Reading →

I'm a bit late in posting this on my blog, but here's my August update. Summer is my designated time for relaxation, and this June, July, and August were no exception. As much as I can, I try to give myself the freedom to unwind without pressure to accomplish tasks. This summer, I found solace... Continue Reading →

If you're one of my Instagram followers, you're probably aware of the long series of posts about the Sew House 7 Free Range slacks. On days when I lack the energy to sew, which is nearly every day in the summer, I enjoy studying patterns using 3D modeling software as an alternative. Thankfully I've been... Continue Reading →

How many projects did I complete this month? Nada! However, I am grateful that I got to take a vacation. I didn't do any sewing or knitting while on vacation. My total of completed projects for the year is 37, which is still a lot. This year, my monthly expenses have averaged around $377. However,... Continue Reading →

I am sharing my progress for May early since I will be occupied with packing for an upcoming vacation and won't have time to work on sewing or knitting projects. I am thrilled with the results of this month's recap because I have fully automated the process. I taught myself how to draw SVG images... Continue Reading →

April flew by! I've included some new figures this month to help put my progress into persepective. Summary In the top right, my first new figure shows the total number of projects completed each month this year. I'm averaging about 8 projects per month, which is how many projects I completed this month. I finished... Continue Reading →

I've enjoyed keeping track of my projects, spending, and time. It's helped me focus my efforts for sure. As a result, I got a lot done this month. Summary For myself, I made 4 pairs of period knickers, finished a second backpack prototype, Brassie joggers, and Haslam hat. For Ryan, I finished his Champagne cardigan... Continue Reading →