My go-to summer shirt is the Union St Tee from Hey June Handmade. That's all I wear. However, I want to expand my options if I can. I love the look of the Zoey Tank from True Bias, and I was curious about the neckline finish. It looks super neat and clean. I have less... Continue Reading →
Dani Shorts from True Bias
I made yet another pair of elastic waistband shorts for summer. My first pair was a simple style (Tula from Papercut). My second pair was the Pomona from Anna Allen, featuring no side seam. My third pair is the Dani from True Bias. This pair is unique because I made View A, which includes a... Continue Reading →
Pomona Shorts from Anna Allen
How many styles of shorts can I achieve even though they will all have elastic waistbands? When I was selecting patterns, I wanted a variety of styles from different designers. I also wanted to choose designers that, in the past, weren't always the best fit for my body. Why? Because I love challenging myself, and... Continue Reading →
Tula Shorts from Papercut Patterns
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 →
Mirri Jumpsuit from Papercut Patterns
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 →