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 →
Shop Pant from Open Studio Patterns
After trying pant patterns from several new companies (e.g., Open Studio Patterns, The Modern Sewing Co.), I've learned how important it is to be a better consumer. Yes, I am comfortable sewing pants and often ignore the nitty gritty details in the instructions because I have my preferred methods. However, suppose I speak only positively... Continue Reading →
A Cautionary Tale: Shop Pant from Open Studio Patterns
I wanted to briefly summarize the issues I've had with the Shop Pant from Open Studio Patterns. I sent an email to Open Studio about the final garment measurement issues, and they kindly accepted my feedback and are going to update the pattern: "Thank you for being so thorough with your PDF. We dove into... Continue Reading →