Waxed Canvas Serpentine Hat

In preparation for a few upcoming beach trips, I made myself a sunhat!

Charlie Caftan and Willow Wrap Belt = Ancient Greek Dress

My niece had a request for a sewing project: an ancient Greek dress. And you know I like to indulge her requests (see this velvet and sequined cloak and this harlequin dress based on one of her drawings.)

One of her more recent special interests is Greek mythology... I think her entry point was the musical Epic. At a recent family camping trip she regaled us with tales of the labors of Hercules and the journey of Odysseus. She's particularly fascinated by the concept of sirens. 

Wedding Wear: Pleat Top and Paris Palazzo Pants

Tim and I went to a black tie optional wedding in Boston a couple weekends ago. 

I don't own a gown and wasn't feeling inspired to make one, but I do have a stash of beautiful silks from my time living in Southeast Asia and some other random special occasion fabrics from various sources in my stash, so I decided to make do. 

Waxed Canvas Buckthorn Backpack

 I am in love with my new backpack!

Elbe Textiles Townsend Shirt

 I've been meaning to make another Elbe Textiles Townsend shirt since testing the pattern last year...

Alamain Pleat Top

I've had my eye on the Alamain Pleat Top for a while now and was very pumped when they expanded their size range recently so I could try it!

Batik McCall's 6044

 Tim took himself fabric shopping while on a work trip. I have trained him well.

Soft Armor with a Puppy Sigil

So excited about this project- it was such fun!

When Justice of Thread + Sprout started sharing sneak peeks of her latest pattern, Soft Armor, I immediately knew I would be making one for my niece. 

The vibes were just so on point for my niece, who loves some light cosplay, comfy clothes, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 

Eileen Barrel Pants in Black

Basic black... a wardrobe workhorse that's impossible to photograph! 

Remy Raglan in Drift & Bloom

I'm so excited about this project, and so honored to have been asked to sew a sample for the fabric collection release!

Boiled Wool Clove Vest in Pine Green

Yes, another day, another Clove Vest. I like what I like!

Chalk and Notch Rivi

I was a pattern tester for the new Chalk and Notch Rivi blouse. I was smitten with the interesting angled front and back yokes, and the resulting opportunities for playing with stripes!

Pinstripe Paris Palazzo Pants

Pinstripe Paris Palazzo Pants. I love a bit of alliteration...

This is another project for Black History Month Pattern Designers challenge, a sewing challenge that highlights Black patten designers!

Cover Me Chic Haadia Top

Sharing my first project for the Black History Month Pattern Designers challenge (#BHMPatternDesigners), the brainchild of Nateida of Sew Natural Dane! 

This sewing challenge aims to promote Black sewing, knitting, quilting and bag-making designers. You can see my projects for past years of the challenge here.

Wool Flora Jacket

I made myself a cozy Brightside Fabric Flora Jacket after seeing so many beautiful versions from local makers like Anemone. I love how it turned out!

Fleece-Backed Velvet Two Piece Setacular

Merry Christmas from me and this ridiculous two piece setacular I just made! 

Batik Jersey Jackson Pullover

 The highest compliment that can be made concerning a handmade item is that it's worn out...

Sybil Sweatshirt in Ponte

For some reason this new pattern from Just Patterns just spoke to me; I bought it and made it during the pattern release week.

Boiled Wool Clove Vest

Another pattern repeat, another boiled wool project!

Boiled Wool Toaster Sweater

 Avowed pattern repeater here...