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!)
With a new teaching quarter to prepare for, I have slowed down a bit, but despite the inactivity on my blog, I actually have been sewing! Some of my work has been boring (wet bags) or housekeeping (hemming), but I do have an big project as well: the new Jedediah pants pattern (Thread Theory) has… Continue reading Slow start to the Jedediah
Some projects take longer than others. Some walk that fine line between "worth finishing" and "garbage-worthy". Case in point: this dress. This dress hovered over the trash can on numerous occasions. So many ripped out seams, so many alterations, so many changes to the construction. The pattern (Vogue V1086, by Tracy Reese) had sketchy instructions… Continue reading Sundress struggles
Bea & Lucille 