Yahoo! Here's a final review of the Sage Tee from Elbe Textiles. This was my first attempt at establishing a more concrete workflow for fitting tops. I was inspired by J Stern's bodice workflow. It's not always obvious where to begin with evaluating fit. With my pants fitting, I have found that having an established... Continue Reading →
Fitting Workflow for the Sage Tee – Part 4, Sleeves & Neckband
Sleeves and the neckband are the final step in my t-shirt workflow and the one I'm least familiar with! However, I highly recommend watching this YouTube video first so we can all understand the basics of sleeves! https://youtu.be/9k7LBRdKzx0?feature=shared Here are the previous steps in my workflow: Shoulders Armhole Lower Body Preparing The Pattern This series... Continue Reading →
Fitting Workflow for the Sage Tee – Part 3, Body
My t-shirt workflow so far has been focusing on the body. I am working my way slowly from the shoulders down to the hem. In Part 1, I focused on the shoulders. In Part 2, I focused on the armhole. In this section, I will focus on body length and width changes. Preparing the Pattern... Continue Reading →
Fitting Workflow for the Sage Tee – Part 2, Armhole
In Part 1, I focused on all the adjustments I tried for the shoulders. In this section, I will focus on changes to the armhole. Preparing the Pattern As a reminder, I'm loosely following J Stern's bodice workflow, but I am ultimately trying to find a process that works for me. This is by no... Continue Reading →
Fitting Workflow for the Sage Tee – Part 1, Shoulders
I've refined my workflow for fitting pants over the years, but I lack experience and confidence when it comes to tops. As the weather warms up, I want to revise my t-shirt pattern again. The long-sleeve shirts I made a few months ago were OK, but the fit never felt great. This four-part series will... Continue Reading →
Greenstyle Simpatico Leggings
Of course, I needed matching bottoms after all that effort to make new sports bras! Back in January, I started testing the Simpatico leggings from Greenstyle. I was curious how they would fit since they don't have a side seam. Based on some of my digital comparisons, I wasn't sure this legging style would work... Continue Reading →
Caramiya Tate Crop Top and Dress
This was a very well-timed project. I was already planning to make this pattern and was in the middle of testing when all hell broke loose. Another repercussion of my health scare this last month is that I haven’t been able to wear a bra or anything restrictive around my chest. I’m unsure when or... Continue Reading →
Jalie 4344 Sarah Period Underwear
I have faced some scary health challenges this last month that have forced me to completely change some of my sewing plans. One project that was particularly urgent was making some overnight period underwear. The pattern that came to mind was Jalie 4344 Sarah since it offered a ton of protection. Analyzing Style and Fit... Continue Reading →
Know Me ME2041 Convertible Pants
The moment I saw the Know Me ME2041 Convertible Pants from Donny Q (@_donnyq), I immediately knew I would make the pattern. Several years ago, I made the Green Pepper Sunset Bay zip-leg pants, and there were a few things about the pattern that I didn't love. First was the lack of a side seam.... Continue Reading →
MYOG Down Jacket: Steppjacke Vika from Meine Herzenswelt
I have a down jacket that no longer fits. It's never really fit, but it definitely doesn't work anymore. It's a 10-year-old Arc'teryx Thorium AR. It has always been a bit snug, and the arms and torso are short. I've gotten used to the jacket over the years, and my entire winter layering system depends... Continue Reading →
Hey June Handmade Union St Tee v3.0
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 →
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 →