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For my 2017 sewing challenge, I am exploring garment sewing. After January’s Linden sweatshirt, I decided I wanted to build upon my skills in a more solid way. I didn’t want to sew up patterns, potentially struggle with fit and then be done. I wanted to fully dive into the subject. (Anyone else like this!?!) Starting in the middle of February, I …
YAY! I did it! And with few exceptions, I wore something I or another maker made! While I dislike the “selfie” component to the challenge (and had a few headless pictures!), I appreciated the push to get dressed up on the days I would usually sew in my pjs. (Ummm… great idea for next May! Me Made Pajamas!) So what …
As I have become more mindful of my wardrobe, I realized I often grab short cardigans and pullovers. The weather in San Diego is reasonably mild so I rarely need a thick, warm jacket. When I saw that Stonemountain and Daughter Fabric partnered with pattern designer Decades of Style to provide kits and a Sewalong for the Three’s A Charm jacket, …
It’s almost halfway through the month and I am LOVING the Me Made May challenge so far. Here is some of what I have worn so far: A muslin Scout Tee and muslin Pants no.1 (pattern by Sonya Philip, unblogged so far!) A cowl made of Malabrigo yarn. An Esme tunic. (I wrote about another Esme here) Tank made from Amy Barickman’s …
