I’ve never been big on holiday outfits or decorations. But when I got back into line dancing and saw a few of the gals wearing Halloween shirts and jewelry the first week of October, I couldn’t resist joining in. Nothing I saw shopping in-person and online was quite what I wanted. Instead, so, I decided…
Category: Me Made Wardrobe
First Time Ice Dyeing
After recently playing around with textile dyeing and making some swatches, I decided to try ice dyeing on actual clothes. Honestly, I’m thrilled with how it turned out, especially since I’m very new at this! I experimented with both the “hills and valleys” and a fabric-coiling technique. I definitely prefer the more random, organic look…
Around the Block Hoodie
Mom asked for another Dionne Duster Cardigan (which is yet un-made…sorry Mum) and in the order from Nature’s Fabric, I added 3 cuts of bamboo stretch fleece to make a second sweatshirt pattern after the successful Hudson Hoodie from the spring. This one used the pattern Around the Block by Ellie & Mac and I…
Hudson Hoodie in Bamboo Fleece & Chickens
I’d picked up a few yards of an adorable chicken fabric last fall (2019) and a yard of a grey ribbed knit from JoAnn online when I was first trying to get a feel for all these not-quilting-cotton textiles. When I ordered the fabric for my mom’s cardigan from Nature’s Fabric I added some of…
Two Dionne Duster Cardigans
At the end of 2019, when I decided to give knit wear sewing a real go, I started thinking about what I wear the most and picking colors and prints that would work well with the rest of my wardrobe. I’ve always been a layers girl. So I scoured the Pinterest boards for an indie…
Fruity Blue Lane Raglan
Last week I showed off my yellow & black Lane raglan shirt; today I present my fruity blue version of the Lane Raglan by Hey June Handmade. I wanted this Lane Raglan to be a bit shorter so I cropped the body pattern pieces by 2¼”. Sizing Cut: LargeAlterations: Cropped 2¼” length.My Measurements: 39½” bust,…
My First Lane Raglan 💛
Me made May – and this year…well, I’ve made things! In the late fall 2019 I started dabbling in sewing apparel. The Lane Raglan by Hey June Handmade was one of those patterns I’d bought years ago, with aspirations, but was never brave enough to pull the trigger and just cut into it. Curves were…