Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
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 was looking for a basic dropped-sleeve sweatshirt pattern that I could use for Ryan and myself, and I found Helen's Closet Jackson Tee and Pullover pattern. The pattern is intended to be gender-inclusive, so I wanted to put it to the test. Sizing and Versions Screenshot If I were going to make this as... Continue Reading →
One of my first sewing projects years ago was to make a rub-off pattern of a beloved Nau wool sweatshirt that was beyond mending. The sweatshirt was basic, as are most of the Nau designs, but with really interesting, asymmetrical details. My sweatshirt had a dropped shoulder, funnel neck, and high-low hem. I wanted my... Continue Reading →
I needed a simple pattern to get over my jean fitting frustrations. I've been interested in the patterns from The Assembly Line. I really love the silhouettes. They're just my style. I choose the High Cuff sweater for my "easy" project. My only word of caution is that the patterns are very expensive and the... Continue Reading →
Nothing beats a good sweatshirt and urban fit track pant combo. In the last week, I've made myself several sweaters out of the most glorious sweatshirting fabric you could imagine. NOSH's stretch sweatshirt fleece is made from organic cotton. It contains elastane which gives it great stretch and recovery. This fabric is resilient, flexible, durable, does not pill, and is super easy to work with.
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 →
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 →
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 →
