Clothing

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 →

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 →

“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 →