Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
I can’t help but feel like I’m tempting fate by making these pants again almost exactly a year later! Last year, I was rushing to finish them before a trip to San Francisco, only to end up in the ER with pulmonary embolisms, canceling the trip entirely. Despite that rough start, the hiking pants turned... Continue Reading →
When I updated my joggers, I figured Ryan could use an upgrade too. Instead of dusting off my self-drafted pattern, I stuck with a GreenStyle pattern. I’d already made Ryan some Gridstop fleece hiking pants using the Iron Joggers pattern, so why reinvent the wheel? Style and Fit https://youtu.be/rd8BFXfqCLo?feature=shared Check out my latest YouTube video.... Continue Reading →
Joggers have been a staple in my wardrobe for years, and luckily, when I last made a pair, I added enough ease to the pattern that they’ve fit me through all my weight fluctuations. In fact, my current two pairs have lasted an impressive six years! But after all that wear, they’re definitely showing their... Continue Reading →
Said in a calm, soft spoken New England accent, "If you’d like to make a Gap-inspired robe like mine, I’d like to reassure you that a measured pattern and materials list will be made available—and I’ll go into more detail about that a little later. But before we begin, let’s take a moment to talk... Continue Reading →
Last year, I made the Simpatico leggings by Greenstyle and modified them into biker shorts for running and weightlifting. Initially, they fit well, but halfway through the year, the shorts became too big and started sliding down during runs. I took them apart, resized them to a smaller fit, and they worked for a while.... Continue Reading →
A quick note for my subscribers who receive my posts as newsletters in their inbox. WordPress.com now allows me to set how replies are handled. Before, whenever anyone replied, their reply would be placed as a public comment on the post. I'm now able to have replies sent to my email instead. I know this... Continue Reading →
You can never have too many layering options for cooler weather! I decided to try out Polartec’s Alpha Direct fleece and thought the Sunday Zip Jacket from Style Arc would be the perfect pattern for this project. I wanted something beyond a basic raglan design—something with a bit more shape and flexibility. Plus, it works... Continue Reading →
I’ve been meaning to write about Ryan’s alterations to the Strathcona Henley for ages, and I’m finally getting around to it. This pattern has been in my rotation for quite a while, and it’s a great project for anyone looking to make a casual yet refined t-shirt or henley. Let’s dig into the fit, style,... Continue Reading →
My old silk bonnets were completely frayed and dead, so I went digging in my stash to see if I could make my own. I like the final product, so here's what I did. Fabric I had some leftover 22 momme silk charmeuse fabric from when I made Ryan silk pillowcases, which was perfect for... Continue Reading →
At the start of the year, I began working on the Simpatico leggings by GreenStyle. In February, I was hospitalized due to PE/DVT, which delayed my work until March. Once I was able to resume sewing, I was eager to finish these leggings, as exercise became a key part of my recovery. I wrote a... Continue Reading →
48-Inch HipBlue: Old Pattern, Size 6Red: New Pattern, Size 18 Nearly a year and a half ago, I shared my experience with the Shop Pant from Open Studio, highlighting some discrepancies in their original pattern. At the time, I found that the waistband measurements were much larger, and the hip measurements were smaller than indicated... Continue Reading →
I did a complete analysis of the median Knickers a while ago. I needed to update my pattern pieces; this is just a review of my changes. You would think, "Oh, my underwear is too big now. I should be able to just go down a size." Unfortunately, my changes aren't straightforward because my body... Continue Reading →
