Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
After test driving the shorts in a woven cotton and then making a pair in knit, I wanted to have a basic denim short for the summer. I thought this project would be a great time to try out Art Gallery solid smooth denim, a quilting weight denim fabric. Details Pattern: Tammy's Tulip Shorts by... Continue Reading →
I've been focusing on getting out of my comfort zone lately. This means I'm participating in #mmmay17. Part of my participation involves sewing new clothes and trying new patterns. It has taken awhile, but I finally have a good wardrobe base, so now I can really start refining. This whole post and the clothes I made came out of no where. I had the fabric and my original goal was to make a nice summery outfit, but it turned into the best, most comfiest PJs you could imagine. Surprises are good!
Last year, I just took Ryan's old work pants that were showing wear and had holes around places and shortened them into shorts for the summer. That worked brilliantly and was a great way to upcycle his clothes, but this last year Ryan's pant size has changed and I don't have any old work pants to shorten. If Ryan is to have any summer shorts, I need to sew shorts from scratch. Sewing patterns for men are pretty dismal and sparse especially when it comes to pants and shorts. Luckily, very luckily, I found a pattern that sews up really quick and looks great.
When I saw Inês from La Folie in her Waterfall raglan shirt, I was immediately hooked! I've been keeping my eye out for a relaxed knit shirt that would work over leggings or stretchy pants and be totally age appropriate. The Waterfall raglan is utter perfection. Details Pattern: Waterfall Raglan by Chalk & Notch Fabric: Pop... Continue Reading →
This post is not so much about the fantastically awesome, best-pant-pattern ever, but instead about the plights of finding fabric that will work for making pants. Here's the dilemma, I need casual pants for work and everyday wear and I want them to come in colors other than black, but I don't want the fabric to look ridiculous after an hour.
I'm in LOOOOOVE with this pattern!! I have been searching high and low for a modern cut structured jacket that I can wear over t-shirts and button-down shirts. Mission accomplished. Details Pattern: New Look 6481 Jacket Fabric: Theory Black Stretch Cotton Twill from Mood Size: 18 Modifications: add 1 ¼" length to the arms and jacket and... Continue Reading →
About at my wit's end with Colette Seamwork patterns that just don't fit anyone! I love the looks, but when it comes to the practical of fitting, Colette patterns are worse than the Big 3 companies by far. Sorry to say it, but it needed to be said. Details Pattern: Astoria by Colette Seamwork Fabric: Birch... Continue Reading →
The dilemma of dressing for a scientific conference? There's no dress code, requirements are ambiguous, and options infinite. Let's also not forget about dressing for your age too. Luckily I'm no longer in my 20s! Because of the insurmountable challenge, women tend to just wear drab black in order to not be noticed. But let's face it, we are... Continue Reading →
My hunt for chic sweater pattern is unrelenting. The internet has exploded over Sew House Seven's new pattern, Toaster Sweater #1 (they also have a #2 version). I love anything with a turtleneck and I'm so glad they are coming back into fashion!!! Yay!!! Details Pattern: Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater #1 Fabric: Nosh Terry Sweatshirting,... Continue Reading →
It is definitely winter in Utah now. Last year I had two goals for sewing: pants and button-down shirts. If you follow this blog any, you know all about my pant adventures and you can read about my favorite button-down shirt pattern here. After last year, I really need to learn how to start styling... Continue Reading →
For such an easy pattern, I've had a dilly of a pickle sewing a version of Grainline Studio's new Willow Tank pattern that will last. I've gone through three versions and two different sizes to finally get a version that looks fabulous. I sewed with rayon for the first time and was completely disappointed with... Continue Reading →
For the last few years, I've really struggled with wearing any sort of bra with a 35 lbs. backpacking pack, because either the straps rub wrong under the bag or the combination of a strap and a backpack was just too much. Last year I got a really great pack and thought all my troubles... Continue Reading →
