one-piece wardrobe Sew Altered Style – Misty Cami Hack Last week, I was invited by Sew Altered Style to join in on their Misty Cami Hackathon. I created a plaid pinafore-style wrap dress out of fabric purchased in Portugal. Click through the read more… Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 2 Comments August 4, 2019
wardrobe wedding dress Me Made Wedding Dress Series – 1 I got my start with sewing garments as a hobby in high school, by way of finding an inexpensive solution to having a new dress for every formal dance. I fell in love with making gowns, even feverishly making dresses for friends of mine who would supply me with fabric. Back then, in the years […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin Leave a comment August 5, 2018
one-piece wardrobe In The Folds – Collins Top Dress Hack Pattern: Collins Top by In the Folds Fabric: Possibly a rayon gifted to me from Pati Palmer, piping from Mill End in Portland Size: A Alterations: lengthened by 10”, removed the center back seam The Collins Top by In the Folds, a pattern that clocks in at 8 different pieces, may officially be my most […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 7 Comments May 28, 2018
one-piece travel wardrobe Self-drafted Romper Pattern: Self drafted romper Fabric: Silk chiffon from Fabric Depot Outdoor Sale Location: Le Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, Morocco I can’t believe it’s already been one year since John and I visited Morocco. In the spirit of throwbacks and Spring holidays, I’ve got a double-whammy to share today: photos that were taken in the beautiful Majorelle […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 2 Comments May 21, 2018
top-halfs wardrobe Sewaholic – Cropped Pendrell Blouse Pattern: Pendrell Blouse by Sewaholic Fabric: Yarn-dyed cotton from Villány Import Méteráru in Budapest, Hungary for the body, Various Japanese stretch cotton blend from Fabric Depot in Portland for the ruffles Size: 2 Alterations: cropped at waistline, with a 2” rolled hem Worn with: Self-drafted Dirndl skirt I’ve already made this blouse once before and constructed this almost […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 5 Comments May 14, 2018
top-halfs wardrobe Burda Style 10/2015 #109 John has told me that this is his favorite top out of my Me-mades. He says it’s because it embodies my personality so perfectly; it’s structural with it’s lines and crisply starched cotton, but messy and organic in the way it drapes. He’s kind of right; I have a weird relationship with structure, where I […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 14 Comments May 7, 2018
vlog Seamstress Tag x Goodco Studios Last fall, Chris Mai of Goodco Studios got in touch about collaborating on a video featuring my sewing. I’ve known Chris since we were baby teenagers; my memories from that time include Chris giving me private singing lessons for free, Chris’s impeccable taste in clothing, and his mad creative and musical skills gracing everything he touched. […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin Leave a comment April 30, 2018
one-piece wardrobe Named Patterns – Kielo Wrap Dress Fabric: Silk-cotton blend border print (non-stretch) from Josephine’s Dry Goods in Portland, Oregon Pattern: Kielo Wrap Dress by Named Clothing Size: 2 Okay, friends, I finally jumped on the Kielo bandwagon. While this pattern has been on my to-make list for ages, I hadn’t pulled the trigger because I hadn’t had the urge to cut […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 24 Comments April 23, 2018
one-piece wardrobe Cynthia Rowley x Simplicity 8264 Pattern: Simplicity 8264 by Cynthia Rowley Fabric: Woven two-tone rayon/synthetic blend Damask with one way stretch from Fabric Depot Size: 4 Alterations: reduced gather in neck ruffle, added 1.5 inches in length, added 1.25 inches to back width, omitted zipper due to stretch in fabric, removed center back seam. Those of you who have followed […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 7 Comments April 16, 2018
accessories wardrobe Adirondack Pack Basket + Weaving with Andie Foxglove While staying in Portland last summer, I noticed an old friend of mine, Andie Foxglove, had started a business, UrbaNomad Weaving Co, selling her handwoven Adirondack pack baskets on Etsy. Basketweaving is a skill I’ve always wanted to learn, and upon realizing she also offered workshops, I quickly sent her a note asking her if […] Full Post Share Tweet Share Pin 2 Comments April 9, 2018