Batik Drafters Grid Skirt

Given the price of the Drafters Grid Dress pattern, you knew I was going to make something else from it before too long!  Plus I really love my first Drafters Grid Dress project, but it's definitely a statement piece, and I was hoping for something more wearable for every day. 

Matchy Matchy Craft Studio Tee Two Ways

A bit of a palette cleanser after a couple complicated projects...

Batik Fish Shirts Two Ways

Happy birthday to Tim! Here are his annual birthday shirts for 2025, with a fish theme...

Jelly Roll Rug

 Another non-garment sewing project finished, fresh off the success of my scrappy quilted Christmas tree skirt: a rug!

Georgia Tee x Three

I recently made three versions of the Elizabeth Suzann Georgia tee, a favorite pattern of mine, all from stash fabric. Such a satisfying, palette-cleansing sew! And a wearable basic.

Batik Sanders Shirt

 Another shirt for Tim!

Gilbert Top Three Ways

I made a round of Helen's Closet Gilbert Tops recently: one for my mom for mother's day and two for myself. 

Fish Batik McCall's 6044

One more birthday gift for Tim: a fish shirt!

Birthday Batik Shirt

Another birthday shirt for Tim: a batik button up! 

Batik Jackson Tee

 It's that time of year where Timmy gets all the handmade shirts.

Mixed Print Medlow Robe

After a quick and simple first project in my new sewing space, my second one was a bit more involved and creative!

Gilbert Top x Two

 Still into simple projects and repetition over here! And using fabric from my stash.

Birthday Shirts

Birthday boy, having his second pandemic birthday!

McCall's 6044: The '90s Shirt

It's been a while since I've sewn Tim a new shirt, and a lot of his fun summer shirts were looking a little faded... enter the funnest of fun shirts. 

Mother's Day Outfit: Joss and Cielo

I finally got to take some photos of the outfit I made my mom for Mother's Day (and I finally got to see her since travel between Vermont and some parts of Massachusetts has eased up a bit!)...

Batik Glebe Pants and a Pocket Tutorial

More Muna and Broad pants! With a fit like this, I just can't quit them...

Batik Torrens Top

I was pretty pumped to try the new Muna and Broad Torrens Box Top!

McCall's 6044 Strikes Again

My TNT shirt pattern for Tim strikes again!

I batch-sewed Tim two versions of McCall's 6044 for his recent birthday... did I make him two versions of this shirt last year at this time, also for his birthday? Yes. Am I ashamed? Nope!

Such a good pattern... no fit changes from my previous versions. Both versions are short sleeves, no yoke, two front pockets.

The first, modeled on our recent weekend trip to Brooklyn, is made from a super silky tropical palm print cotton voile that I bought in Bangkok at Hieng Yoo Huat. I think it's originally from Japan. 

I was hording the palm print for myself, but then Tim expressed an interest. At first I said no, because I am mean. But then I realized I could eke a shirt for Tim and still get a tank for myself with the yardage I had. A shirt for Tim it was! 

For this casual shirt, I finally tried out some of the Snap Source pearl snaps I've had since my birthday. I don't know why I haven't tried them yet. So easy to install! So much fun!

The second shirt is made from a gorgeous piece naturally-dyed cotton batik I bought at a holiday fair when I lived in Indonesia. It's probably been marinating in my stash for 5-6 years now. 

Really gorgeous detail on this hand-stamped piece...

This one seemed more appropriate with buttons, so I stuck with those.

Tim loves both shirts! Thanks, trusty McCall's 6044.

Batik York Pinafore

Down to the last minute posting my Sewcialists Mini Challenge project! The quiz popped out my power word: bright. I'd say this qualifies...

Batik McCall's 6044 Shirts

Tim was in need of some new short sleeve button-up shirts, so shirts he got!