Monday, September 28, 2015

Selfish Sewing Week: Corporate/Office Wear Round-Up!

Whoop whoop, it's Selfish Sewing Week! Time to sew something for yourself!


Thursday, September 24, 2015

Fishy Butterick 5019

Earlier this summer I made this cute Butterick 5019 dress for my niece's birthday:

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Seamwork Mojave in Gauze

The Seamwork Mojave dress/beach cover-up/kaftan/tunic thing caught my eye right away when it came out, but I only just got around to sewing it while on my recent Labor Day Seamwork bender (see also: Seamwork Akita, Seamwork Mesa). I love the neckline and the little gathers below the bust...

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Seamwork Mesa T-shirt


I've been in need of a simple black t-shirt to wear with some of my louder me-made skirts (for example: my yellow Veronika). A black t-shirt that is a bit dressier, though than some of the other, slouchier t-shirts I've been making of late. I wanted it to be appropriate for wearing to work and/or out and slim enough to be tucked in without too much bulk. 

Monday, September 14, 2015

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Dude Sewing: Jersey Juba Shorts


Tim requested some "sleeping shorts" made from "t-shirt material." I translated this to mean simple, comfy, elastic waist shorts in jersey knit.