I spent all day yesterday in the studio, hanging out with Melanie, my BFF. She’s a talented knitter, but she’s never sewn more than a button, so I walked her through the first steps in making her very own skirt. Up next: the sewing machine! Anyone else making skirts on this beautiful Easter Sunday?
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My African flower hexagons are blocked! I was planning on inserting them into a t-shirt, but after a trip to the fabric store on Friday, I’m suddenly feeling a bit more ambitious. I love the look of crochet in sewing projects, so this week I’ll be working on a simple, classy shirt that will make … Continue reading
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Last night, I took a break from my holiday gift making frenzy to sew a little something for myself. I’ve wanted to make a replacement for my favorite well-loved (read: raggedy) t-shirt for a while—it’s the most comfy thing I own, but, of course, it’s no longer available in stores—and with flights coming up next … Continue reading
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The TARDIS and Tin Tin As you may have gathered from my iPhone case cross-stitch pattern, I’m kind of into the TARDIS right now. So, after my first Doctor Who-related costume ideas fell flat—I was going to be the Doctor a la Davit Tennant, but, alas, couldn’t find a boys brown suit—I decided to continue … Continue reading
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