First off, I’ve started a new life-sized dress on my treadle machine. The bodice is complete, and the collar is attached: I’m hoping to get the sleeves hemmed and attached before the end of the weekend. Okay, the second sleeves are much smaller. Afte I made Tiffany that short-sleeved patchwork shirt, I wanted to put…… Continue reading Project Roundup: Two Sleeves and a Plant
Category: Miscellaneous
Stuff that doesn’t quite fit anywhere else.
Travel Sewing Kit
The latest thing I’ve sewn, hot off the machine…. ….is this little travel sewing kit! The pattern came from Peppermint magazine (issue 55 I believe?). I made the outside out of some of my blue fabric scraps, because I have a lot of blue fabric. Inside, it’s got everything I’d need to mend stuff on…… Continue reading Travel Sewing Kit
Embroidered Cuff
In my relentless quest to cover my body in as much handmade stuff as possible, I recently finished making an embroidered cuff. I was inspired by these ones on Etsy, as well as others found on Pinterest. These snakes are a design from An Accident of Stars by Foz Meadows, which is a book I…… Continue reading Embroidered Cuff
Project Roundup
I have quite a few big projects going on at the moment, combined with being away from my workspace. Embroidery sure doesn’t look like a big project, but thousands of tiny stitches takes a while! This will be an embroidered cuff bracelet, eventually. The other snake will be yellow. I’ve also been pattern drafting -…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Project Roundup
So, because the project I wanted to complete and post today looks like this…. …. and this…. ….I shall instead show you some of the new things I’ve purchased recently. Starting with a new pattern – this is the Rosery Apparel Daisy dress. I really like the style, and the lack of zipper, so I…… Continue reading Project Roundup
Mug Rug
Have you ever heard of the concept of a mug rug? I had some patches I saved off some old clothes, and I thought I’d give one a go. I first mentioned this in December, and it’s taken that long to figure out how to effectively insulate it without using polyester. The answer was to…… Continue reading Mug Rug
New Pants
I’m back in familiar sewing territory now, don’t worry! I’ve made myself another pair of Simplicity 8457 pants. This pair is in deep forest-y, almost racing green linen from The Fabric Store, and it was an absolute dream to work with. I’m hoping to wear them in both summer and winter, because the linen is…… Continue reading New Pants
2022 Year in Review
As I am sure you know by now, I’m not one to write books about the past year. I like to let the photos do the talking, so here we go! January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: October: November: December: Last year, I said I wanted to continue expanding my miniature world,…… Continue reading 2022 Year in Review
Seven Years
This year’s birthday will be more than party hat jokes, I assure you. This year, Hazel has not only made a new cake…. ….but we now have a new backdrop specifically for celebrations! (It only took seven years!) We’ve got a birthday banner, which can be changed out if a different celebration is being held.…… Continue reading Seven Years
My Life in Miniature 