Cedar Sweater Raglan View Friends! Let’s sew this sweater up! Whether this is your first raglan style top or not, we will go through all the steps together and make a stylish and sporty Cedar Sweater Raglan. The methods you learn here can hopefully help you in your future knit garments too. So grab your …
Cedar Sweater Crew View Friends! Let’s sew up this sweater! One of the things I loved hearing from the first people who sewed up the Cedar Sweater is how fast and satisfying it is! Some mentioned they were able to cut and sew it up in a matter of a couple of hours, and they …
I’m so thrilled you’re here! Whether you’ve got your Cedar Sweater Pattern and you’re ready to roll, or you want to preview the process before jumping in, I’m here for you. If you’re a beginner sewist, this step-by-step guide will help you complete your Cedar Sweater in no time. If you prefer seeing real photos …
The trusty McCall’s M6044 – it’s a mens button down collared shirt pattern that can be made with short sleeves or long, pockets, yokes, just an overall great pattern. I’ve made this pattern several times for Nick already. This one is my best version yet, not only because my sewing skills are improving, but also …
Bag making! I can’t believe I waited this long to make a proper bag. I’m not counting the simple grocery totes either. One of the first things I ever sewed was a self-drafted tote that has awkwardly long straps and an even longer bag. It’s so bad that it actually makes me look short, yet …
Continuing Alter it August with another sustainable project – repurposing old t-shirts into a comfy color blocked Kila Tank dress! My husband set aside a stack of old tees that he was ready to let go of and instead of dropping them off in the local donation bin, I decided to make a dress (and …
The stars aligned during #alteritaugust when a new friend that I met at some local sewing meetups suggested an indigo dyeing get-together! Indigo dye is totally new to me, but she taught me so much that day! During our dye-fest, I managed to save a couple of old white RTW tanks that were neglected, but …
I was going to call this blog post “A Tale of Two Mistys” but it’s too unoriginal and lame and it doesn’t do justice for how pumped I am at how these two Misty Camis turned out so great! The silk floral cami is a gentle hack (cut on the bias with bra straps) of …
August! It’s a wonderful time of year to prepare for transitions: end of summer, back to school, seasonal wardrobe changes… #AlterItAugust is a simple and fun way to challenge yourself to examine your wardrobe and consider what is less-than-loved and give it some new life. I started Alter It August last year as a personal …
Hooray for great tank top patterns! I was a pattern tester for the new Threadbear Frisco Tank Top and this pattern is unique, quick, and fun to sew. A few months back, I was also a pattern tester for Threadbear’s very first pattern, the Taos Top. Read on for my reviews of these patterns, and …