Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
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 →
I don't think you can really know how to make pattern adjustments to achieve the perfect fitting pant until you stumble across the perfect fitting pant. I still have yet to find the perfecting fitting pant, but I'm getting closer and until I made the Simplicity Amazing Fit 8056 shorts, I didn't realize how badly... Continue Reading →
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 →
