Summer Making Journal 2: a Patchwork top, Inari hacks and Free Range Slacks

August 1, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi all! July was a busy month in the sewing room. Recently, I cleaned my closet and donated several ragged tops (made so long ago!). I’ve been on a mission to replace them, while honoring a pledge I made to myself to use up my remnants. That pledge led me here…to my first pieced top. […]

July Making Journal: A Wiksten Haori, A Libby Shirt, a Peplum Top

July 12, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Although we’ve all felt the strain of the unknown over the past months, for me, there have been some positive things about the quarantine. I’ve truly appreciated the gift of time. It’s been lovely to slow down and savor making things. As Oregon gradually reopens, I hope I can resist the urge to rush! Denim […]

My Sew Over It London Summer Capsule Wardrobe

June 20, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

It’s been awhile since I’ve written. It’s been hard to imagine posting smiling photos of me in new clothes when there’s anger, hurt and death because of the systematic racism that surrounds us (during a global pandemic, no less). I’ve learned that I know very little about the daily experience of being black. So, I […]

Four Linen LB Pull Overs

May 29, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Even though I didn’t post photos during Me Made May, I’ve been taking stock of my me-made wardrobe. To my surprise, my Spring wardrobe includes 4 linen LB pullovers! What’s even more surprising, is that I’ve never written a blog post about one of my favorite patterns. It’s time to rectify that situation. If you’re […]

#sewjapaneseinjanuary times two!

February 7, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

You probably won’t be surprised to hear that I’ve been inspired by yet another Instagram sewing challenge! January in Oregon can be pretty dull and gray, so I’m often tempted to turn to Instagram for a bit of stimulation. Last month, the #sewjapaneseinjanuary challenge caught my eye. So, I dove into my pile of long […]

Travel Mix and Match: Burda Culottes with Two Linen Tops

August 25, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi All! In two weeks, I’ll be traveling to Italy, and there’s nothing like a deadline to get you motivated to sew, sew… SEW. Although I love to travel with dresses (this linen Burda will go with me) I’m going to stretch my options a bit by packing a few mix and match separates too. […]

My ‘go-to’ outfit: wide leg pants and a safari style top

August 7, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Each season, there’s one me-made outfit that seems to rise above the rest. This one is it! A pair of cropped, wide-legged pants and a linen Fringe top – -nothing unusual or particularly earth shattering about these makes. Yet, I find myself reaching for them over and over again. Honestly, these pants are the best […]

#sewjapaneseinjuly meets #tableclothrefashion

July 31, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

July was a big month for sewing challenges. There were so many on Instagram, I coudn’t keep track of them all. For me, two challenges stood out above the rest: #sewjapaneseinjuly and #scarfrefashion, which also includes tablecloths. Yes, my last post was about a tablecloth refashion, but as you all know, one thing always leads […]

Linen Tablecoth Top for #scarfrefashion and #so50vintage

July 21, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I have a love/hate relationship with Instagram, I must admit. I love seeing everyone’s makes but I find the limitations imposed by the IG algorithm to be so frustrating. Sometimes, my feed is so edited by Instagram, I don’t see the content I choose. Nevertheless, as you all know, I do love a good sewing […]

Butterick 6592 Three Ways

May 30, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Me Made May has been so revealing! My pledge this year was to wear the me-mades that were taking up valuable closet space, but weren’t getting much use. That lead to some ‘aha’ moments. 1. I prefer tops made of rayon, jersey knit, cotton lawn or linen (I hate stiff cottons!). 2. I love wearing […]

Elle Gee Makes

Category: easy summer top