As a member of the Blank Slate Patterns Sewing Team, I get to see and test out patterns before you do. (Yeah, it's a pretty amazing gig...) This last release with this Sora Sweater (aff link) certainly did not disappoint. It's a beautiful pullover and cardigan pattern for knits with a great relaxed and casual … Continue reading Sora Sweater :: Review
I love finding new independent garment designers and was so happy to find Ensemble Patterns just a few months ago! They have a great mission of creating comfy and stylish pieces which are intended to work with one another. With the launch of the company and their first pattern, the Sunday Everyday Sweater, Ensemble had … Continue reading Winning with the Sunday Everyday Sweater
My quest to add more handmade clothing to my closet continues! Check out my previous Make Nine post with all of my 2018 garment goals here. I'm so happy to be checking off one of the patterns off my list...and it's still only February! The Chi-town Chinos are complete and it certainly wouldn't be … Continue reading Chi-Town Chinos with Indiesew
The first pattern I ever saw from Straightgrain Patterns was this Laure Dress in the Quipao version. I was clicking away on Instagram and stopped in my tracks when I saw this adorable pattern! Being of Chinese decent myself, these dresses always catch my attention...especially in fresh modern fabrics. (And yes, I actually own two … Continue reading Laure Dress :: Pattern Review
If you follow many sewists on Instagram, you probably have seen the hashtags, #MakeNine2018 or #2018MakeNine. This is an informal challenge to select nine different items to make over the course of the year. It was first started by @homerowfiberco and has really taken the maker community by storm this new year. You will see different … Continue reading 2018 Wardrobe Goals :: Make Nine Commitment
