Sewing | Costuming | Knitting
A few years ago (2009) Simplicity came out with a pattern that is essentially a replica of the then-popular DKNY Cozy. The Cozy was (I think they’ve stopped selling it) a long sleeve cardigan with extra long, drapey fronts that … Continued
I’ve been running on and off for about 7 years, and in that time I’ve accumulated more than my fair share of shorts. As such, there really isn’t any reason for me to want to sew some for myself other … Continued
OK, so I think it’s safe to say that I am currently obsessed with sewing knits. That may or may not have to do with the fact that garments from knits are so quick to sew and not as troublesome … Continued
See? I AM currently obsessed with sewing t-shirts! I’m also obsessed with Grainline Studio tee patterns because they are so well drafted and fit so well. Just to shake things up, I decided to sew the Lark Tee instead. This … Continued
What’s better than one Hemlock Tee? Two Hemlock Tees! I found this Breton stripes cotton jersey at a fabric shop in the Garment District (right behind Moods, if you must know) and I knew that I had to … Continued
I know what I said back in November, that I would blog a few t-shirts I made in the next few posts. Well, I guess that’s true, just not as soon as I thought I would blog about them. In … Continued
So, last year, my first year in the PhD program, I did nothing but read and write for approximately 8 months. I did nothing creative, I did nothing that took any time away from school work. It was intense, and … Continued
It is 2pm and I can barely keep my eyes open, let alone concentrate on my work, which is currently reading…a lot. I am running on five hours of sleep thanks to Ripper Street, and what better way to procrastinate … Continued
I am determined to get in as much sewing as I can before the semester starts in just over two weeks while also doing my summer work! This Ottobre top looked so cute on the magazine and so cool, as … Continued
What is this, you ask? A SEWING post? Could it be? Yes! It is! After over a year of not sewing anything at all I decided that in the midst of the never-ending work that is graduate school I needed … Continued
Make all the aprons! A few weeks ago I was looking through an embroidery design website and I found a tutorial for a pretty nifty and useful apron. The upper half of the apron is made from regular heavy fabric, … Continued
This is my first The Monthly Stitch submission! I’ve been technically a member for a few months but I hadn’t gotten around to taking on one of the monthly challenges. This month, the challenge is “Meanswear and Childrenswear” and I … Continued