Neuroscientist + Curious Mind + Passionate Maker
I obviously have a thing for Petite Knit patterns. I just love the simplicity and look of all her sweaters, and the patterns are written in a style I find easy to understand. I recently found an article about her and wasn't surprised to find out she's a doctor and writes knitting patterns like she... Continue Reading →
Back in the day, when we lived in Sacramento and spent a lot of time hiking along the coast or in Oregon, rain gear was essential. The only waterproof breathable pants available that were long enough were Arc'teryx Beta AR. I learned how vital breathability was when we bought just waterproof pants because they cost... Continue Reading →
After the success of my first summer knit top, I decided to make another top. I made the Montpellier Top by NovemberKnits. This pattern did not go as smoothly as the first pattern. I had to make some significant alterations to get the top to fit comfortably for me. Pattern Information Size Range1-8Bust85-140 cmDesign Ease7-8... Continue Reading →
My first attempt at a summer knitted top was a huge success. I love the pattern. I love the fit. I love the top. I didn't think I would like a sleeveless summer top, but I was wrong. The Thea Top by Paulastrickt was the pattern that I used. Pattern Information Size RangeS - XXLBust30... Continue Reading →
Of course, I will break down the fit and alterations of a basic sweatpants pattern. This is what I do! I had some extra fabric and needed summer shorts, so I took the Cloud Sweatpants pattern and made them into shorts. I selected this pattern both because of the size range available but also because... Continue Reading →
It's been over a year since I've made standard work pants with a non-elastic waistband. Since I only have elastic waistband pants in my closet or overalls with no waistband, I thought I should try my hand at a more traditional pair of pants. Pattern I initially tried out Trend Schnitt No60 pants but found... Continue Reading →
I finished this marshmallowy soft sweater just in time for my birthday! The pattern is the Caramel Sweater from Petite Knit, and it is so lovely. I made a few adjustments to the original pattern, so the front and back were balanced. Otherwise, this pattern is well-written. Project Information Here's the size information about the... Continue Reading →
Just because leggings aren't considered pants doesn't mean they have to fit poorly. When I first started sewing, I did what every sewer does, I made leggings using a basic pattern. The standard design often does not have a side seam to "make it easier" for the beginner sewer. I prefer having side seams because... Continue Reading →
What do you do when you impulse buy technical outdoor fabric? Why make pants, of course! The Schoeller® Schussmeister stretch woven nylon / wool fabric can be found at Rockywoods here. Making these pants is a BIG deal because outdoor technical gear is not very body inclusive. Ryan and I have NEVER fit brands like... Continue Reading →
This is my second version of McCall's M7637 jacket. For fit / alteration details, go check out my original post here. Let's talk about this incredible jacket! Blue Moon Fabrics Night Vision Reflective Fabric The outer fabric comes from Blue Moon Fabrics and is completely light reflective for maximum visibility at night. I went with... Continue Reading →
I have definitely been highly influenced by all the wonderful jackets made by Emma. I've had this pattern in my library for a while, and I finally got around to making the jacket for Ryan and myself. This will be a great post because I get to feature one pattern and show how it looks... Continue Reading →
Wearable toile with missing hardware. I've always loved the look of traditional overalls. I saw the Fibre Mood Constance overalls and knew I needed to make myself a pair immediately. My goal was to alter the original pattern as little as possible. I know I tend to just self-draft patterns based on my measurements. This... Continue Reading →
