Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
Ryan desperately needed a new tote bag to carry his many bottles and lunch bag. The old bag was frayed and falling apart. Moreover, it couldn't hold all three bottles and his lunch bag. I figured out the footprint needed to fit everything (12 inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 9 inches deep). However, trying... Continue Reading →
Work was stressing me out at the beginning of the month, and then I had several personal things come up at the end of the month. A lot has been going on, just not sewing or knitting-related. Regardless, here's what I accomplished this month. This year, I have finished 41 projects, with a monthly average... Continue Reading →
I'm a bit late in posting this on my blog, but here's my August update. Summer is my designated time for relaxation, and this June, July, and August were no exception. As much as I can, I try to give myself the freedom to unwind without pressure to accomplish tasks. This summer, I found solace... Continue Reading →
If you're one of my Instagram followers, you're probably aware of the long series of posts about the Sew House 7 Free Range slacks. On days when I lack the energy to sew, which is nearly every day in the summer, I enjoy studying patterns using 3D modeling software as an alternative. Thankfully I've been... Continue Reading →
In the 1950s, Lieutenant Gilbert S. Daniels led a study that collected measurements from over 4,000 US Air Force pilots, such as height, weight, and chest circumference. The researchers used these measurements to calculate average values to design a new cockpit. Surprisingly, when Daniels compared the cockpit dimensions with the average measurements, he found that... Continue Reading →
I read about this method first from Kennis Wong, “You’re doing it wrong: Why your hip measurements don’t work,” Itch to Stitch Blog, March 1, 2016. In her post, she quotes the Frabjous Couture blog and a textbook: The Frabjous Couture blog is no longer available, but I was able to find the post on... Continue Reading →
How many projects did I complete this month? Nada! However, I am grateful that I got to take a vacation. I didn't do any sewing or knitting while on vacation. My total of completed projects for the year is 37, which is still a lot. This year, my monthly expenses have averaged around $377. However,... Continue Reading →
In this post, I will discuss a second way to measure your body for pants. The previous method had some validity concerns as it only considered the widest part of your torso, which doesn't provide information about the relationship between your waist, hips, and upper legs. Relying solely on your widest circumference to determine your... Continue Reading →
Hello again. This is the second part of a two-part series. In the first part, I outlined some important objectives I believe any process should prioritize, especially when measuring, sizing, and fitting pants because these fundamental goals help improve accessibility and inclusivity. In this post, I will use these objectives to evaluate the first of... Continue Reading →
Welcome to a two-part series that aims to teach everyone a simple technique for measuring and determining your pant size. Finding a new-to-me method got me thinking about how I evaluate techniques and what makes a technique "good." In part one, I'll introduce key objectives that any method or technique should strive to achieve to... Continue Reading →
In this post, I'll cover two important topics. Firstly, the significance of studying the style and fit of pants. Secondly, I'll delve into the process of transforming full-length pants into shorts. Last month, I wrote a post about the Dani Shorts by True Bias and shared my experience transforming full-length pants into shorts. However, I... Continue Reading →
I was pleasantly surprised when I created my Pomona shorts and discovered that the center grainline was balanced correctly for my body. I have struggled in the past with fitting pants that lack a side seam. When I made my shorts, I hoped to apply my laser-level method to learn more about how pants with... Continue Reading →
