After finally coming up with over a dozen wearable pieces using simple panels and directions, I decided to tackle my very first collared shirt. As …
Sewing Journal #7: Sitka Short Sleeve Shirt by Sirena Patterns
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Sewing Journal #6: Pattern Joys and Discoveries
Spring is well underway, although chillier than normal. I have been spending quite a few weekday evenings and weekend mornings figuring patterns out and playing …
Sewing Journal #5: Eucalyptus Mini Skirt
In between difficult projects with patterns, I wanted to create a few easy skirts so that I could practice my technique and have a few …
Sewing Journal #4: Creating a Color Palette and Why it Helps
For several years, I wondered why I owned quite a few clothes, but my outfits didn’t quite look right when I put them together. Despite …
What is Slow Fashion?
Honestly, I have been ecstatic at the growing interest it slow fashion: the act of producing clothing that strives to take into consideration fabric and …