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If you've been curious about knit garments or are

If you've been curious about knit garments or are just interested in learning about what you can do with knit patterns, come check out the Knit Event at @canadafashiondept this Saturday, May 20, 10 am, building 3, room 255.

During this trunk show of knit garments, you'll get to see collections from 4 different sewists (including me!). We'll have a wide variety of patterns and fabrics to check out. You'll have a chance to see how a pattern can be worked in multiple ways and see examples of how you can make a knit garment out of a woven pattern.

Admission is free. Hope to see you there!

For questions, reach out to chaney@smccd.edu

#knits #knitgarments #canadafashiondept #trunkshow #bayareaevents #redwoodcity #bayareaactivities #fashion #trends #garmentconstruction #fashiondesign #canadacollege #freeeventsbayarea #freeadmission

I am beyond excited to share that I've been select

I am beyond excited to share that I've been selected as one of the finalists for the ✨Her Universe Fashion Show 2023✨!!! This has been a dream of mine since I first saw the show and I'm still pinching myself to remind myself that I'm not actually dreaming. I can't wait to bring my design to the runway and share it with everyone!

Time to get to work! 😅

#heruniversefashionshow #hufs2023 #heruniversefashionshow2023 #heruniverse #disney #thewaltdisneycompany #geekcouture #sdcc #sdcc2023 #runway #hautecouture #fashiondesign #imsoexcited #icantwait

I did it! My first half marathon in California! An

I did it! My first half marathon in California! And, oof, so much hillier than the ones I normally do in Florida at Disney. But the @sbwinehalf was beautiful. Great weather. And despite the hills, I set a new PR! Shout out to my coach @run4prs.coachkat for making sure I was mentally and physically ready ❤️

#santabarbarawinecountryhalfmarathon #halfmarathon #running #sparkleathletic #run4prs #solvang

Fixing a pair of jeans #jeans #mending #visibleme

Fixing a pair of jeans

#jeans #mending #visiblemending #darning #repair #repairnotreplace #denim

I love a subtle slash pocket. #selfdrafted #slash

I love a subtle slash pocket.

#selfdrafted #slashpocket #voile #wrapdress #detail #selfdraftedpattern #pocket

Virtual Passover with the fam. Made the almond ora

Virtual Passover with the fam. Made the almond orange blossom cake from @sephardicspicegirls but made it bite size. Not pictured is my matzah ball soup which was my best yet. All the pottery is made by me and I am reminded that I need to make myself a Seder plate and large cake stand one of these days. Happy matzah days!

#passover #pesach #sephardicspicegirls #almondcake #seder #sederplate

One more post for tonight. Finally posting on my b

One more post for tonight. Finally posting on my blog about my casual Kitty Pryde cosplay I did for ComicCon and costume college right before the pandemic. I would have posted sooner but the pandemic messed up my clock and I didn't realize how long it had been. 🤪 Anyhow, it's up now. Also with details about my Lockheed backpack. This dress was the first thing I drafted after making my own moulage. I still love it so much and hope I have another chance to wear it soon.

Dragon backpack pattern by @sewdesune

📷: @jybelly

#kittypryde #cosplay #comiccon #costumecollege #selfdrafted #selfdraftedpattern #scuba #fashionwholesaledirect #xmen #fitandflare #linkinbio

Slowly making progress on my wrap dress for advanc

Slowly making progress on my wrap dress for advanced flat pattern at @canadafashiondept (well not too slowly since it's due on Tuesday 😝). Lots of flounces waiting to be sewn. And some last minute pocket bags. I wasn't going to do pockets. But then I had to do pockets. Because pockets are the best. But I wanted to keep them thin and light so I only double layered (like the rest of the dress) the part of the pocket that will be seen.

#selfdraftedpattern #flatpatternmaking #canadafashiondept #class #homework #flounce #pockets #wrapdress #selfdrafted #handmade #handmadewardrobe

Had a great workshop with @peppermintpinwheels thi

Had a great workshop with @peppermintpinwheels this weekend! I would describe it as structured improvisation. I'm definitely more of a planner so this pushed me outside my comfort zone but I like where it is going so far and I like that I finally have something to do with these scraps I've been saving! I've already cut out sheets to keep going (as soon as I find some free time). Thanks to @siliconvalleymqg for hosting!

#svmqg #staceysharman #brokengridquilt #brokengrids #quilting #improv #improvisation #strips #outsidemycomfortzone

Remember that 3/4 circle skirt I was working on fo

Remember that 3/4 circle skirt I was working on for my @canadafashiondept class in the last post? Well, it's taken me a bit longer than expected to work out the details of the flounces.

I realized after drafting the flounce at the proposed 2" that it was not the level of drama I was hoping for. So I drafted 2 more at 3" and 4" with the same size center length. I cut them all out of fabric and you can see how different they look in the first photo, both horizontally and hanging vertically as they will be on the skirt.

Next I pinned them to the skirt to see which I liked best 2nd photo). Well, I liked them all. So the next step was to make flounces that went from 2"->3" and 3"->4". I drafted one and it was pretty time intensive. At this point I realized I could just do this with the power of math and tiled printing on my computer (yeah, you think I would have realized this sooner). So I did. The third photo is validating my computer drafted one with my hand drafted one.

Since I decided I liked the 4" flounce at the bottom, I have a couple of adjustments to make to my skirt pattern, but then I will finally have all the pieces drafted and can start sewing.

#flatpattern #flatpatternmaking #canadafashiondept #wrap #wrapdress #flounce #drama #handmadewardrobe #selfdrafted #selfdraftedpattern #surplice #circleskirt

I have finished knitting a sweater! My first finis

I have finished knitting a sweater! My first finished long sleeved knit sweater! This is the Cozy Classic Raglan by @jessssiemae. I did it as part of a class with @uncommonthreadsyarn. The yarn is @thefibrecompany Luma. It's really nice yarn, although I'm probably gonna do it in cotton next time so I don't need to wear an undershirt because wool. Great pattern and I love how it turned out! More pics on my blog.

#knitting #cozyclassicraglan #sweater #raglan #knittersofinstagram #uncommonthreadsyarn #thefibrecompany #thefibrecoluma #sage #jessiemaedesigns #handmadewardrobe #handmade #memade

Drafting a 3/4 wrap circle skirt from scratch for

Drafting a 3/4 wrap circle skirt from scratch for my @canadafashiondept flat pattern class. This was a full body experience as getting a piece of paper big enough required crawling and taping on the floor. 😅 Yes there's still more to do and a flounce as well. At least the surplice bodice is done.

#patterndrafting #canadafashiondept #circleskirt #wrap #surplice

Excited to share the latest @patternemporium_kate

Excited to share the latest @patternemporium_kate pattern, the Coastal Side Split Skirt! Lots more photos and styling up on the blog (#linkinbio). It's comfortable and pretty versatile, working for summer or winter.

Fabric is @atelierbrunette viscose crepe purchased at @stonemountainfabric a while ago.

#patternemporium #pecoastalsidesplitskirt #stonemountainfabric #atelierbrunette #patterntester #skirt #handmade #memade #handmadewardrobe #elasticwaist #viscosecrepe #flowy

Here's the @lovenotions Rhapsody Blouse that I mad

Here's the @lovenotions Rhapsody Blouse that I made the reels of. Finally got it posted to my blog along with my thoughts on sizing since I did this one a little different than the last. Viscose crepe ladybug fabric from @califabrics.

#lovenotionspatterns #lnrhapsody #rhapsodyblouse #califabrics #ladybug #viscosecrepe #bishopsleeves #handmade #memade #handmadewardrobe

Finally blogged about the @lovenotions Rhapsody Bl

Finally blogged about the @lovenotions Rhapsody Blouse that I finished last year. Short version? Great pattern that I'll definitely make again. Fabric from @stonemountainfabric.

#lovenotionspatterns #rhapsodyblouse #stonemountainfabric #viscosecrepe #handmade #memade

Making a full circle Hanukkah skirt in just a coup

Making a full circle Hanukkah skirt in just a couple hours. Had to represent at holiday tea with my friends 😁 #hanukkah #circleskirt #chanukah #memade #handmade #vintage #sparkly

The projects I made during @siliconvalleymqg virtu

The projects I made during @siliconvalleymqg virtual retreat! The oven mitts from yesterday's reels. A cute pin cushion. And of course worked on a number of quilts.

As mentioned in the reel descriptions, for the mitts I used the free @gertie18 pattern available on the Charm Patterns website. Bread fabric is from @spoonflower and the design is by @claudiecb.

The needle organizer pin cushion was provided to us, so I'm not sure where that came from exactly.

The blue and gold quilt is the fig leaf pattern by @tigheflanagan that I was wrapping up from his recent workshop with @siliconvalleymqg

#svmqgvirtualretreat #svmqg #svmqggamenight #ovenmitts #charmpatterns #spoonflower #bread #baking #pincushion #needles #quilts #figleafquilt

Part 2 of making oven mitts. I used the free @ger

Part 2 of making oven mitts.

I used the free @gertie18 pattern available on the Charm Patterns website. Bread fabric is from @spoonflower and the design is by @claudiecb.

I missed a couple parts. Still getting used to filming. But I got a phone holder on an arm so at least it's a better angle.

#ovenmitts #charmpatterns #spoonflower #bread #handmade

Part 1 of making oven mitts. I used the free @ger

Part 1 of making oven mitts.

I used the free @gertie18 pattern available on the Charm Patterns website. Bread fabric is from @spoonflower and the design is by @claudiecb. I realize this first part is mostly cutting oodles of fabric. That's because that took more than half the time to make them.

#ovenmitts #charmpatterns #spoonflower #bread #handmade

This is the latest pattern from @patternemporium_k

This is the latest pattern from @patternemporium_kate -- the Take The Chance shirt dress. Life got in the way so it took me a bit longer to get this post up than usual. The full deets are on my blog but the gist is that it's another winner. While I'm sure we can agree that it looks great with or without a belt, I'd always style it with my doggos if I could 😄

#patternemporium #petakethechance #shirtdress #patterntester #buttondown #buttondress #handmade #memade #cottonandsteel #lawn #buttons #autumn #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #linkinbio

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