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Visiting Kerry Woolen Mills in Killarney, Ireland

Sewing, TravelBy PigletNovember 10, 2022Leave a comment

It’s been a while since I posted because I’ve been traveling to various parts of my great country as well as to others (and, of course, working in between trips). One of the places I visited was Ireland for a week. Ireland is a stunningly beautiful country and I can’t wait to go back. We…

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Pattern Emporium Foxy Legs Joggers

Clothing, SewingBy PigletAugust 6, 2022Leave a comment

As promised in my Grab A Cuppa Cardi post, here’s a review of the Pattern Emporium Foxy Legs pants. I made this to go with the cardigan, but really I had bought that black organic French terry from Califabrics years ago for the purpose of making short joggers just like these. I have a really…

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Cool Kisses on a Warm Day Quilt

Quilting, SewingBy PigletJuly 24, 2022Leave a comment

I had my first quilt in a quilt show! It was my guild’s quilt show this past May and this was the quilt which I named Cool Kisses on a Warm Day because of the cool blue “kiss” squares on the warm red background.  The quilt itself was the result of a workshop on color…

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Pattern Emporium Grab A Cuppa Cardi, Version 2

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJuly 9, 20222 Comments

This is the second version I made of the Pattern Emporium Grab A Cuppa Cardi as part of the pattern test. For this one I went much sportier than the last and I love how the look turned out. This is the kinda stuff I live in around the house so I know it’s going…

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Pattern Emporium Grab A Cuppa Cardi Pattern Test

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJuly 5, 2022Leave a comment

I know what you’re thinking — another pattern test? Yes, and this is the third in the group, but I promise it’s just as good as the last two. Pattern Emporium decided to launch 3 patterns at once. They’re based in Australia so sometimes they’ll do that so they can hit the summer and winter…

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Pattern Emporium Hugs & Kisses Cami

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJuly 1, 20222 Comments

Okay, one more in this pattern testing set for you. This is the Pattern Emporium Hugs & Kisses Cami. It’s very similar to the Heartstrings Dress that was in the last 2 posts, but does vary below the bust. I made the same size in the bust as I did for my Heartstrings (8), but…

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Pattern Emporium Heartstrings Dress – version 2

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJune 28, 2022Leave a comment

This weekend I posted my first version of the Pattern Emporium Heartstrings dress. This is my second version where I tried out several variations. Some I love and some I’ll only use once in a while, but I’ve narrowed in on my favorite combination. The most significant variation is that I did the low back.…

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Pattern Emporium Heartstrings Dress with Shelf Bra

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJune 26, 2022Leave a comment

Very excited to share the latest pattern test I did for Pattern Emporium. This one is the Heartstrings Dress with Optional Shelf Bra and it’s a great summer dress (or winter if you like to layer). It’s got several options for the skirt length, back height and how to do the straps, plus a shelf…

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Alphonse Mucha inspired costume

Costumes & Cosplay, CraftsBy PigletJune 4, 2022Leave a comment

If you’re not familiar with Alphonse Mucha, I highly recommend checking out his work. His work is just lovely. In fact, if you think you don’t know his work, you’ve probably seen it but just didn’t realize. Go check it out, then come back here and finish reading. Last summer my costume guild had a…

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Pooh Backed Baby Quilt and Tote Bag

Quilting, SewingBy PigletMay 31, 2022Leave a comment

It’s been a little silent here due to some travel and family stuff. But here’s something I did manage to get done between trips. A quilt and tote bag that I recently finished as a gift for my cousin for her new little boy. I often find quilts to be a nice palate cleanser since…

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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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