I made my first skirt! It’s only been on my sewing list since last May – ha! But this weekend saw me do it – I finally stitched up a linen Peppermint Pocket Skirt! And I’m thrilled with the results! Read on for the details of this me-made May sewing adventure! This post contains … [Read more...] about Peppermint Pocket Skirt in Linen
Essential Notions to Make a Quilted Coat
Me-made May seems to find me sharing new tools with you! Last year, around this time, I shared some of the notions I’d brought into the studio for my garment-making journey. Today I wanted to expand on that list and get more specific about the essential notions I use to make a quilted coat. Over … [Read more...] about Essential Notions to Make a Quilted Coat
Patchwork Wovens Collage Gathered Top for Me Made May 2023
I made a top – finally!! I’ve had the patchwork wovens Collage Gathered Top on my to-make list for months now and even had the pattern on hand since last Fall. I figured it was high time I snuck in some selfish sewing and make myself some garments! Perfect time with Me Made May 2023 in full … [Read more...] about Patchwork Wovens Collage Gathered Top for Me Made May 2023
Improv Quilted Pet Travel Carrier Mat
This one’s for my fellow pet lovers! If you have a furry friend in your household, then you probably also travel with your pet. Those pet travel carriers are typically made from hard plastic and aren’t focused on comfort. Enter this improv quilted pet travel carrier mat I made for Pips (my … [Read more...] about Improv Quilted Pet Travel Carrier Mat
How to get perfect seam allowances Hint it’s a tool!
I’ve got a new notion in the studio just in time for Me-Made May and it's here to help me stitch perfect seam allowances! As you know, I’ve been bitten by the garment sewing bug ever since I made my first Quilted Coat. It set me off on a new inquisitive journey about the freedom and joy to be had … [Read more...] about How to get perfect seam allowances Hint it’s a tool!
7 Ways to Incorporate Sustainability in Quilting
As we near the end of Earth Month, how we take care of our tiny blue dot has been an important topic. One approach to taking care of the environment is through sustainable practices. And quilting is no exception. There're lots of ways you can incorporate sustainability in quilting. As a quilter, … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Incorporate Sustainability in Quilting
