humbleworm September 1, 2022 Clothing Comments Off on Easy maxi skirt sewing project (including elastic!)
I recently made this maxi skirt with just a few yards of fabric, some thread, an inherited Bernina sewing machine from the ’80’s, and a wide band of elastic. Check it out: Gathering is a skill you’ll need for this…Continue Reading →
humbleworm July 6, 2022 Clothing, Etsy news Comments Off on Sold my first custom dress on Etsy :)
Wohoo! I sold my first custom-made, hand-dyed dress on Etsy yesterday! I used a Butterick pattern from the “See&Sew” line, #B6436, as my base. From there, I heavily altered the sizing based on the recipient’s measurements. I also used food…Continue Reading →
humbleworm June 28, 2022 Clothing Comments Off on “Sensum” sweater, as modeled by my husband
Morning! Today I’m sharing an older finished project, but one that turned out quite different than I expected. Behold Linda Skuja‘s “Sensum” sweater, a pattern available for purchase in her Etsy shop and on Ravelry. First, it ended up HUGE!…Continue Reading →