Well, I didn't do a first week round-up since it was a measly 3 days, so this is a week+2 days compilation! I've surprised myself and have worn something me-made every day so far. Woohoo! May 2: Volunteering in the 3rd grade class (we made berry parfaits!)Skirt: handmade, with linen. This skirt is so old,… Continue reading Me-Made-May round up
If you're visiting from Britex, welcome to Nicole at Home! There's a more in-depth post on the Britex blog today, highlighting some tips on working with napped fabric. Here, I'll talk more about my fit adjustments for the Chloe dress by Victory Patterns. While the final product fits well, I had some issues with the… Continue reading Chloe by Victory Patterns: fit adjustments
It's Sewing Indie Month! I'll be participating more officially later this month, but in preparation, I wanted to do a full-run through with one of the patterns, the Manhattan Trouser by Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick. The pattern is suggested to be sewn in a stretch woven, and I had this drop-dead gorgeous Nanette Lepore fabric… Continue reading SBCC Manhattan Trouser: pattern review
As yet unblogged top (self-drafted!) and shorts.Okay, it took a while to convince myself that I could do this (by "this", I mean commit to wearing a specific amount of handmade clothing throughout the month of May), mostly because I just didn't think I can wear something I've made every. single. day. So, I'm going… Continue reading Me-Made-May–I’m in (and new top preview)
I've been ogling Pattern Runway's selection of offerings for a while (this one especially, not sure why I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet!), so when I realized I needed a pair of shorts, I finally purchased the Scalloped Hem Shorts. They are interesting without being odd, and have some sewing details that make… Continue reading Scalloped Hem Shorts: pattern review
So the photos make it look lovely, but truth be told, I'm not sold on this dress yet. I've worn it, and it's fine, but I'm not in love with it like I had been hoping. The pattern is Vogue V1027. For the pattern changes: I reduced the length of the dress by about a… Continue reading Knit wrap dress (not quite sure about this one)
A few more kid garments finished: some during the official "KCW" and the rest this morning. The boys can always use new pajamas, and they are fast and easy to sew up, so PJs it is! Plus, who could resist either of these fabrics??My older boy got some red fox pajamas (fox fabric from Girl… Continue reading KCW: Woodland creature PJs for both boys
Okay, okay, I've made self-drafted garments before (cute skirt and embellished top), but this one feels official. After only 2 months of pattern making class, I didn't feel completely ready to rush into a full garment, but on Tuesday I went to make a dress (On the Go Dress, by Monaluna). After cutting out… Continue reading My first official self-drafted garment (it’s a dress, of course!)
All winter I've been thinking about this particular dress pattern (out of print Vogue V7871). Last summer, I made two versions (stretch denim and modern linen print) and wore them relentlessly. The pattern fits perfectly, the shape suits my figure, and it looks effortlessly put-together (because, hey, if you've got a dress on you're put-together,… Continue reading All-time favorite dress pattern, in stretch denim
It's spring! The doors of my house have been open all day and I'm wearing shorts (these!). The seasonal distinctions in the Bay Area are minimal, but being from upstate NY, putting away off-season clothing is a hard habit to break. I just "discovered" my "summer" clothes, and have been raiding the stash this weekend.… Continue reading Spring dress in baby wale corduroy (Simplicity 2927)
Bea & Lucille 