Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
Summer is coming (let's ignore the snow we had here in Utah this week) and for the first time I am going to have some cool and comfortable summer jim-jams. The pattern is from Grainline Studio, Lakeside Pajamas. The pattern is fantastic: fits great and looks great too. The fabric is from Robert Kaufman and... Continue Reading →
8 month update!!! I was dubious about how well these bras would hold up over time. Between the pattern and fabric, I wasn't sure if the material would stretch over time or the bra style would lose its novelty. Luckily, my worries were all unfounded. I cannot say enough good things about the Watson Bra Pattern and Bravo Bella's... Continue Reading →
I've been on a cardigan / sweater kick lately; mostly because Hancock Fabric has gotten stocked some super awesome sweater fleece. I'll blog about my cardigans later, but I wanted to bring attention to Thread Theory's Finlayson Sweater). I'm in love with all of Thread Theory's patterns for my husband. Love the Comox Trunk pattern.... Continue Reading →
This fabric has been sitting in my stash for a while. I originally purchased it to go with my funky green pants (see here). However, after making several flannel button down shirts, I didn't think I needed any more and wanted to have some other designs in my closet. After sewing button down shirts, I... Continue Reading →
This pattern makes me extremely happy!! I had a whole bunch of sewing goals this year (learn how to sew: bra, pants, button-down shirt, t-shirt, etc.), and I think this one gives me the most satisfaction. Probably because this project isn't for me, but for my husband and I get to see him beam every... Continue Reading →
I have made a long list of pants that all ended up in the trash bin, because I am not a fit off the rack body type. I was quickly, so over the Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers pattern. Then I tried Burda 7062 Fitted Pant and nearly wadded up the pattern in anger. I even tried Colette... Continue Reading →
One day I just jumped right into the deep end! I actually really love that scary feeling. Butterflies in your stomach. Near guarantee of failure, but you just go and do it anyways. Couple of weeks ago, I decided I was going to make myself a button down shirt! That's a big step from generic... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year I was introduced to waterproof cotton fabrics: oilcloth and laminate. I have instantly fallen in love with laminated cottons. One of my first projects with laminated cotton was to make a self-binding blanket that can be rolled up and used as a picnic blanket with one side a waterproof cotton and the... Continue Reading →
I'm slowly creating a wardrobe, since I currently just wear workout clothes (or worse, PJs) all day while working from home. Starting in June, I'll be working in a legit office and that means I need clothes. I've hobbled along "decent" clothes for as long as I remember. It's time for a change...clothes that fit... Continue Reading →
I'm sure you can relate. You go out and buy lovely bedding that feels great and looks great too. Before using your bedding, you stick it in your washer and dryer and what was a perfectly squared up pillowcase or sheet is now the shape of Arkansas. You'll never be able to fold it perfectly... Continue Reading →
I thought it apropos that my first sewing post be a kitchen apron. My life has turned into one long progression of teaching myself new skills. I love learning how to make things from scratch in the kitchen, but I also love new challenges outside the kitchen as well. Over the last year, I taught... Continue Reading →
