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Pattern Emporium Carefree Cuffed Tee

Clothing, SewingBy PigletMarch 31, 20224 Comments

Pattern Emporium has done it again with another amazing pattern that I was honored to pattern test! This is the Carefree Cuffed Tee which was just released today (so you can get it at 15% off for the next week or so). This post is mostly gonna be photos because the top itself is pretty…

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3D Printed Embroidery Thread Holder

3D Printing, Crafts, SewingBy PigletMarch 27, 20222 Comments

I recently decided I needed to free up more space on my sewing table. One way I decided to do that was by replacing several of my standing thread racks with storage containers. For threads like embroidery, metallic and other specialty types, it’s fine to not have them out visible all the time. I still…

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The 20 Year Quilt (actually a little more)

Quilting, SewingBy PigletMarch 18, 20228 Comments

This quilt took forever. Okay, not forever. Twenty-one years. But that’s still a very long time for a single quilt. I started it for my bestie Serena while we were still in college. I had completed one quilt at that point. I was very ambitious in deciding to make a queen size quilt for anyone,…

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Pattern Emporium Field of Dreams Strappy Top

Clothing, SewingBy PigletMarch 9, 20222 Comments

And here is the top version of the Pattern Emporium Field of Dreams Strappy Tiered Dress and Top that I shared yesterday! I’ve already mentioned that the pattern has a ton of different styles so now you get to see another one. I love how cute and summery it is, styled here with my homemade…

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Pattern Emporium Field of Dreams Strappy Tiered Dress

Clothing, SewingBy PigletMarch 8, 20222 Comments

I had the opportunity to test another pattern from Pattern Emporium so of course I jumped at the chance since their patterns are always so high quality. This one is their new Field of Dreams Strappy Tiered Dress and Top which was just release last week. I would have posted this sooner, but I was traveling. Obviously,…

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Patterns For Pirates Free Spirit Tank

Clothing, SewingBy PigletFebruary 5, 2022Leave a comment

This summery little number is the Free Spirit Tank by Patterns 4 Pirates. I actually made this last summer about the same time that I made my Rumi Tank Dress (which is why you may notice that my hair is the same color in both sets of photos). I was going on a tank dress odyssey…

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Tilly and the Buttons Zadie Dress

Clothing, SewingBy PigletJanuary 29, 20221 Comment

It’s taken me a hot minute to get back into the swing of blogging things this year, but here we are. This one is the Tilly and the Buttons Zadie Dress which I finished last year but had bought the fabric about a year before that. I would arguably call this a somewhat wearable muslin. But…

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Vogue 8346 Jacket: Tailoring Final Project

Clothing, SewingBy PigletDecember 20, 2021Leave a comment

This jacket is Vogue 8346 (edited to remove link since it no longer appears on the Vogue website though I’m pretty sure they still sell it) which was my final project for the tailoring class I took virtually this semester at the Cañada College fashion department. This was an amazing class and I learned oodles.…

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Amy Butler Honeybun Pouf

SewingBy PigletNovember 20, 2021Leave a comment

Here’s a real throwback. This is the Amy Butler Honeybun Pouf (available here but you’ll need to scroll down the page). You may notice that it looks only partially filled and that’s because it is. It was created to fill with with scraps. You know all the those off cuts from making clothes? Or from…

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A seasonal knit pumpkin

Crochet & KnitBy PigletNovember 13, 20212 Comments

Just a little seasonal knit. For whatever reason I had a strong desire to create a knit pumpkin. So I did. The pattern is the free Bulky Pumpkin by Fiber Me This and the yarn is a super squishy and soft superwash merino called Shepherd Bulky from Lorna’s Laces. It really is delightful and I wish that…

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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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