I absolutely fell in love when I saw Alexandria’s version (inspired by Tessa – @sewspoke) of Peppermint Magazine + In The Folds Wrap Skirt!!! I’ve made this skirt before as a lace cover-up but a few small changes make it feel like a whole new skirt. I’m trying my level best to use up fabric…
Tag: Pattern
/the beauty of a simple dress and fab scraps
A simple dress with a simple story. This dress has a super simple silhouette and a great fabric will make it shine. Equally, this textured fabric doesn’t need much so that it too can shine. Historically, I’ve been scared to sew princess seams. This dress helped with that for sure! I think the fit is…
/a real Melo jacket
………well, Melo inspired anyway. But in the spirit of my New York Knickerbockers having an absolute killer showing last night in game 5 against the Pacers while down 4 injured key players (I digress now, don’t worry), and in the continued spirit of my cousin Alain (we’re still aethering!), I also recently finished this cozy…
/aether suggested
In physics, aether theories propose the existence of a medium that transmits gravitational or electromagnetic forces. My cousin Alain believed that art is made from inspiration from a force outside oneself. He encouraged finding that inspiration and used “aether suggested” in his artwork. He would read my blog and enjoyed seeing my artistic pursuits. He would…
/my new bestie…..
This is one of those projects where I saw it, liked it, saved it, looked it up, bought the pattern and drove to Joann to buy everything I needed to make immediately. I am working on a new series **looking eyes emoji** but I’m in planning mode. (That’s short for I’m low key procrastinating and…
/bubble frock appreciation post
My jumpsuit was my third time using Lydia Naomi’s Bubble Frock pattern. Needless to say, it’s a well written pattern with a great fit which can be made as-is or easily modified. There isn’t much to this post. I just wanted to get the three of these together.
/bronze disco jumpsuit
NYC Frocktails was in early October and was a Studio 54 theme!! I ended up not being able to make it but I was in the process of making this jumpsuit to attend. I also had it in mind for my cousin’s wedding in Ottawa as well as my friend’s mom’s bday party so it…
Clouds in the Sky….
I have to be very careful with cutouts in clothing. I’m short in the torso and a little boxy in the midsection. I’ve never really had a defined waist so I have to create it and avoid making myself looking square-ish in the waist. That’s why I love sewing. I can make any and everything…
Camo Ruffles Summer Set
It’s been a long time since I’ve sewn and posted regularly. A lot has happened and life has been life-ing. A new job or two and new focuses haven’t allowed for much mental space or time to make but I feel more settled and my To Make list is now MILES long. I’m a little…
Bubble Frock & Wrap Skirt Hack
Boy has it been a while since I’ve made anything. I needed a very special outfit for a very special event today and as per usual, nothing in my closet would do. Although I have been making as much, I’ve still been accumulating fabric so I looked to my stash to make this set. One…
Lace Sweatshirt
I saw this gorgeous Zimmerman eyelet lace on Mood’s website and immediately bought a few yards. I wasn’t sure what I’d make with it. I finally decided on a sort of wrap skirt (almost done with that by the way) but then an idea for a girly sweatshirt popped to mind. I wanted to make…
That’s a wrap!!!
The dress I mean. It’s not a wrap for summer makes for me. I think I can squeeze in a couple more outfits before the chilly weather really sneaks in. I mean, I think I got a little tan today while washing my car! I must have plenty of time! After seeing a few sewists…
Daphney Boutin 