Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
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 →
When pinning pants to the waistband, it's crucial to balance the leg properly, regardless of whether you're using my method or some other method1-7 for adjusting the fit of pants. Before starting this tutorial, ensure that you have selected the appropriate size based on your hip circumference, taking into account any prominent body parts. Moreover,... Continue Reading →
I am sharing my progress for May early since I will be occupied with packing for an upcoming vacation and won't have time to work on sewing or knitting projects. I am thrilled with the results of this month's recap because I have fully automated the process. I taught myself how to draw SVG images... Continue Reading →
I recently made the Tula shorts and was pleasantly surprised by how well they fit and how well the pattern was designed. However, I am working with another sewer in the curve size range and realized the drafting is dramatically different. The two size ranges share overlapping sizes (6, 7, and 8). This post compares the... Continue Reading →
