Happy Friday! I am so smitten with this Sailor Collar Pullover embellished with sashiko stitches. I used silver embroidery floss for a little bling around the collar and pockets, and love the subtle glitz it gives the charcoal grey linen top. The pattern is from the tried-and-true book (I am going to make every single pattern!). I really took my time with this pullover and I'm really proud of it. I am gaga over everything, but the angled pockets and leather buttons are high up on the list of ... Read more
Handmade Pouches
Hello, hello! I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable weekend! Sometimes it's nice to switch things up a bit and sew some quick and satisfying non-clothes projects. I made several pouches as birthday gifts for friends this weekend (two grown-up birthday parties in one weekend - so fun!). The first pouch you see above is made from a sturdy burlap-esque fabric with a variety of colorful animals. The second pouch is made from one of my favorite fabrics from Bitters, a fabulous store ... Read more
Happy Friday + Boho Dolman Top
Happy Friday, friends! Here is the last of my KCWC creations from last week that I was finally able to get photographed. First, the fabric: a GORGEOUS embroidered delicate knit. I am in love with the colors. Second, the pattern: self-drafted. Sadly, I am no pattern maker and this was not a huge success. Since I'm not the best at sewing knits, it looks somewhat frumpy to me. But you know what? Six-year-olds don't stay still long enough, so my many sewing sins are hard to ... Read more
Herringbone Jacket + Knickerbockers
It was early in the morning. We had ten minutes before we had to leave for school. K was very cranky and didn't want to model for me (nor brush her hair, as you'll see). I had to console myself with taking pictures of the stool at first. I think what used to be a fun, once-a-week fashion show was starting to feel like a chore when demanded multiple times a week. But then she grudgingly got on the stool. And then she swiveled... And swiveled... Until she started getting ... Read more
Jodhpur Pants (more mustard!) and Stripey Shirt
First of all, wow wow wow, Meg of lovely Elsie Marley fame posted one of my images for Day 6! KCWC has been awesome! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! I was able to sew up quite a few things this weekend. I had some mustard cotton left over, so I wanted to make these jodhpur style pants using my trusty Japanese pattern book. The shirt is from this book, but I modified it by removing extra detailing because I wanted the simplest knit shirt possible. It is the softest, comfiest knit ever. ... Read more