Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
Summer is approaching fast, and I've put off making shorts for several years. I can't avoid the task any longer. The biggest hurdle I had adjusting shorts was determining how to find the center grainline and then how to make adjustments. To test my approach, I started with a simple pattern, the Tula shorts from... Continue Reading →
I reviewed men's joggers a while ago, and one of the patterns I evaluated was the Iron joggers from Green Style. Based on my review, I knew I would have to center the grainline at the knee, raise the waistline, and move the center grainline towards the side seam for both the front and back... Continue Reading →
My headshot is rather old, and I wanted to see if AI could give me an updated, usable headshot. So here are my results from three separate companies. TL;DR HeadshotPro gave the best quality photos, TryItOnAI was the most accurate to my face, and AISuitUp wasn't even close. Mind you, I uploaded the SAME self-portraits... Continue Reading →
Github For anyone interested in generating similar plots like I have been with my monthly recap, I've uploaded my code to GitHub. https://github.com/HandmadePhD/2023-RECAP Excel Datasheet If you just want to access my Excel datasheet, you can download it directly from the repository (click here). Adobe Illustrator I've also included my Adobe Illustrator files for each... Continue Reading →
I had just enough fabric left over from my Brassie joggers and Ryan's Iron joggers to make us new winter hats. The Haslam Hat from Thread Theory was close enough in style to our old The North Face hats, so here's the results. Analyzing Style and Fit The Haslam hat comes in three different sizes... Continue Reading →
I've enjoyed keeping track of my projects, spending, and time. It's helped me focus my efforts for sure. As a result, I got a lot done this month. Summary For myself, I made 4 pairs of period knickers, finished a second backpack prototype, Brassie joggers, and Haslam hat. For Ryan, I finished his Champagne cardigan... Continue Reading →
After my first prototype, I adjusted the pattern to better fit my body. If you want more information about the materials used and where on the pack, check out my previous post. Pattern Prototype 2 The significant changes occurred at the top of the back piece. First, I widened the back piece from 11-1/2 to... Continue Reading →
I love my cardigan so much that I made one for Ryan. I'm completely obsessed with the color that he picked too. It's a soft purple, but in dim light looks light blue/light green. It's magical! Size The cardigan is designed to have approximately 11 inches of positive ease and fits a bust circumference of... Continue Reading →
Winter is lasting extra long this year. I was going to put off this project until autumn, but then I remembered I may want some warm baselayer joggers for fishing and camping this summer in the Uintas. So, a few months ago, I tested the Brassie Joggers with Browzwear. The fit was really close to... Continue Reading →
My big project right now is sewing daypacks for myself and, eventually, others. This was my first version using cheaper fabrics and notions. My eventual final pack will have all the bells and whistles. Pattern I used this pattern for the main pack, which is identical to the Zipworks 30L pack. The straps are from... Continue Reading →
Starting February 8th, I started tracking how much time I spent sewing, knitting, or doing prep. I've included some time data this month, but it isn't complete because I missed the first 8 days of February. I only completed sewing projects this month. I'm still working on a cardigan for Ryan, but it isn't complete... Continue Reading →
I have a closet full of joggers, comfortable relaxed-fit jeans, summer and winter hiking pants, and workout leggings. I don't have a skirt, dress, or even nice slacks. I love WFH, but it really changes what is in your closet. For tops, I have really nice knitted sweaters, but only drawers full of Union St... Continue Reading →
