Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
The year is almost over! Somehow, I found the energy and mental focus to complete some projects this month. Being able to sew and create was the positive emotional boost I needed after the last few months. I haven't blogged or posted everything to Instagram, so now is my chance to talk about some of... Continue Reading →
The Union St Tee has been my go-to pattern for a while now. My first post about the Union St Tee was in June 2019. I made a size XL, did my typical 1/2 inch forward shoulder alteration, lowered the front shoulder, and scooped out some of the armscye. One year later, in June 2020,... Continue Reading →
Next year will be my third year using direct-to-film clothing labels. I have loved keeping track of my makes each year, and this is a great way to remember when items were made. The DTF I use is from Transfer Superstars. Their DTF is amazing. It's easy to apply. Stretches with the material. Doesn't crack... Continue Reading →
Another month has gone by! We weren't planning on moving this month, but our landlord decided at the last minute to not renew our lease because he wants to sell the place instead. I'm still at a loss for why you would want to sell a home that's completely paid off and earning you money?... Continue Reading →
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 →
