I worked really hard to get that flower centered. Also: there’s two flowers hiding in the front waist darts!
June 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I worked really hard to get that flower centered. Also: there’s two flowers hiding in the front waist darts!
My lesson learned with this one was not to pair drapey fabric with a structured pattern.
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
My lesson learned with this one was not to pair drapey fabric with a structured pattern.
I was struggling with what to do with this fabric I was gifted, and then I decided to lean in. Now I have the perfect dress for picnics and any Italian restaurant patios I might visit this summer!!
June 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I was struggling with what to do with this fabric I was gifted, and then I decided to lean in. Now I have the perfect dress for picnics and any Italian restaurant patios I might visit this summer!!
I had this weird old jersey that I couldn’t figure out what to do with, and then I realized: Romper is The Way.
May 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I had this weird old jersey that I couldn’t figure out what to do with, and then I realized: Romper is The Way.
I need lime buttons STAT. Also: someone pour me a margarita!!
May 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I need lime buttons STAT. Also: someone pour me a margarita!!
My limes romper is going to be everything I hoped it would be. I can already taste the poolside margaritas…
May 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
My limes romper is going to be everything I hoped it would be. I can already taste the poolside margaritas…
Whipped up this sweet little 1950s frock. I’m enchanted by the full-cover-apron-esque construction.
May 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Whipped up this sweet little 1950s frock. I’m enchanted by the full-cover-apron-esque construction.
This shirt has been an epic adventure! Now I’ve added bust darts, messed it up twice, had to rip out and re tailor the arm holes and in doing so took the whole thing in by four inches. Went from boxy to fitted, 99% less dowdy. I learned so much from this one!
May 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This shirt has been an epic adventure! Now I’ve added bust darts, messed it up twice, had to rip out and re tailor the arm holes and in doing so took the whole thing in by four inches. Went from boxy to fitted, 99% less dowdy. I learned so much from this one!
Added - ribbon bow, darts, and pulled in the shoulder seam an inch… 33% less dowdy.
May 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Added - ribbon bow, darts, and pulled in the shoulder seam an inch… 33% less dowdy.
Should I add darts? I loved the gauziness of this vintage fabric at first, but now this shirt feels a little dowdy.
May 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Should I add darts? I loved the gauziness of this vintage fabric at first, but now this shirt feels a little dowdy.
Underwing Mitts.
Knit with leftovers from a few other projects, because that’s how I roll.
Knit with leftovers from a few other projects, because that’s how I roll.
May 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Underwing Mitts.
Knit with leftovers from a few other projects, because that’s how I roll.
Knit with leftovers from a few other projects, because that’s how I roll.
I was not into the pattern’s collar…. It’s just too much. Very pleased with my Peter Pan version!
May 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I was not into the pattern’s collar…. It’s just too much. Very pleased with my Peter Pan version!
I’m pleased with this use of Jersey.
May 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I’m pleased with this use of Jersey.
Quickie FO: Fingerless mitts featuring the Underwing Moth.
April 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Quickie FO: Fingerless mitts featuring the Underwing Moth.
This one will be one of my MN state fair entries this year.
April 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
This one will be one of my MN state fair entries this year.
Not gonna lie, I've always wanted to knit a ridiculous pair of vintage lace gloves, and this pink dress might be just the excuse to do so.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
Lace Gloves pattern by Jennie Atkinson
Great news! 2019 there is now a single pattern available for the gloves here on Ravelry. The pattern has been updated and a chart provided for the lace cuff.
www.ravelry.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Not gonna lie, I've always wanted to knit a ridiculous pair of vintage lace gloves, and this pink dress might be just the excuse to do so.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...
This picture does not do this collar justice. I’m so proud of it!!
April 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This picture does not do this collar justice. I’m so proud of it!!
Next up? How can I resist this ridiculous fabric?
March 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Next up? How can I resist this ridiculous fabric?
Just need to see on the buttons and finish turning the hem.
March 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Just need to see on the buttons and finish turning the hem.
Next up! Vintage pattern and vintage fabric.
March 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Next up! Vintage pattern and vintage fabric.
This was a pretty straightforward FO: a slinky, summery, surplice wrap dress. Just in time for spring! I was smitten by the fabric and immediately knew it was right for this pattern.
March 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This was a pretty straightforward FO: a slinky, summery, surplice wrap dress. Just in time for spring! I was smitten by the fabric and immediately knew it was right for this pattern.
Lunchtime poll topic: where do you land on the pairing of wine and Oreos?
March 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Lunchtime poll topic: where do you land on the pairing of wine and Oreos?
I cannot believe I made this.
March 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I cannot believe I made this.
I am almost finished with my most complicated sewing project to date: a fitted, lined, peplum jacket with a large plaid…. DEFINITELY LEVELING UP HERE.
March 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I am almost finished with my most complicated sewing project to date: a fitted, lined, peplum jacket with a large plaid…. DEFINITELY LEVELING UP HERE.