Alex | buntàta milis
@buntatamilis.bsky.social
maker, mender, mum. also librarian.
probably mostly sewing things and Scottish Gaelic #cleachdi 🏳️🌈♾️✊🍉🌻🇺🇦
probably mostly sewing things and Scottish Gaelic #cleachdi 🏳️🌈♾️✊🍉🌻🇺🇦
day 15 of #MeMadeMay. Might look like a skirt but it's PANTS! These are the #zerowasteblockpant (Brigitta Helmersson), my first foray into zero waste sewing. Made in 2023 in size 5XL as that was my postpartum hip size at the time. I've since added mods and would probably make a 2XL-3XL now.
May 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
day 15 of #MeMadeMay. Might look like a skirt but it's PANTS! These are the #zerowasteblockpant (Brigitta Helmersson), my first foray into zero waste sewing. Made in 2023 in size 5XL as that was my postpartum hip size at the time. I've since added mods and would probably make a 2XL-3XL now.
day 14 of #MeMadeMay.
Another of my TNT, the #WhitlamSkirt (Muna and Broad). Size F graded to D at waist. Thrifted knit fabric.
My top here is RTW and a gift from my sister, but Muna and Broad has a similar pattern in their Atrax Top.
Another of my TNT, the #WhitlamSkirt (Muna and Broad). Size F graded to D at waist. Thrifted knit fabric.
My top here is RTW and a gift from my sister, but Muna and Broad has a similar pattern in their Atrax Top.
May 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
day 14 of #MeMadeMay.
Another of my TNT, the #WhitlamSkirt (Muna and Broad). Size F graded to D at waist. Thrifted knit fabric.
My top here is RTW and a gift from my sister, but Muna and Broad has a similar pattern in their Atrax Top.
Another of my TNT, the #WhitlamSkirt (Muna and Broad). Size F graded to D at waist. Thrifted knit fabric.
My top here is RTW and a gift from my sister, but Muna and Broad has a similar pattern in their Atrax Top.
Yes! Viva matching separates!
May 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Yes! Viva matching separates!
Thank you so much!
May 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Thank you so much!
day 12 of #MeMadeMay. I made this #GeorgiaDress (Eliz Suzann) in 2022 when I was getting back into garment sewing. Size OSP2, dress length — this pattern also comes in top and tunic lengths.
The fabric is thrifted poly. A reverse image search tells me that it was originally from a Hawaiian brand!
The fabric is thrifted poly. A reverse image search tells me that it was originally from a Hawaiian brand!
May 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
day 12 of #MeMadeMay. I made this #GeorgiaDress (Eliz Suzann) in 2022 when I was getting back into garment sewing. Size OSP2, dress length — this pattern also comes in top and tunic lengths.
The fabric is thrifted poly. A reverse image search tells me that it was originally from a Hawaiian brand!
The fabric is thrifted poly. A reverse image search tells me that it was originally from a Hawaiian brand!
The comfiest! An excellent nap dress.
May 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The comfiest! An excellent nap dress.
It is! I was hoping to reuse an old hat but couldn't find one. My sewing needle DID NOT like the plastic so I sewed around it very slowly and carefully.
The bonus of recycling that plastic is that it's super bendy! I can throw it in my bag easily without worrying about it.
The bonus of recycling that plastic is that it's super bendy! I can throw it in my bag easily without worrying about it.
May 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
It is! I was hoping to reuse an old hat but couldn't find one. My sewing needle DID NOT like the plastic so I sewed around it very slowly and carefully.
The bonus of recycling that plastic is that it's super bendy! I can throw it in my bag easily without worrying about it.
The bonus of recycling that plastic is that it's super bendy! I can throw it in my bag easily without worrying about it.
Thank you, friend! ❤️
May 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Thank you, friend! ❤️
day 11 of #MeMadeMay. I made this #HopeDress (Style Arc) last month from a thrifted flat sheet. Size 18, with the only mods omitting the pockets, facings, and the back loop closure.
I have another cut out and many more planned!
I have another cut out and many more planned!
May 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
day 11 of #MeMadeMay. I made this #HopeDress (Style Arc) last month from a thrifted flat sheet. Size 18, with the only mods omitting the pockets, facings, and the back loop closure.
I have another cut out and many more planned!
I have another cut out and many more planned!
If you are on Threadloop (I highly recommend!), there are 2 great lists of inclusive designers who consistently "walk the talk":
1. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
2. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
1. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
2. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
Plus Size/Fat Body Pattern Designers
This list features pattern designers who are fat or plus-size who have consistently created well-fitting plus-size blocks. They also authentically show up for the fat/plus size community by having mod...
threadloop.app
May 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you are on Threadloop (I highly recommend!), there are 2 great lists of inclusive designers who consistently "walk the talk":
1. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
2. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
1. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
2. threadloop.app/pattern-list...
Great question! I love and have made patterns from Muna & Broad and Friday Pattern Company. 100 Acts of Sewing has great simple patterns. I also love Cashmerette and own several patterns but haven't made any of them yet.
May 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Great question! I love and have made patterns from Muna & Broad and Friday Pattern Company. 100 Acts of Sewing has great simple patterns. I also love Cashmerette and own several patterns but haven't made any of them yet.
It's a fave! 💙💙💙
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It's a fave! 💙💙💙
11th hour full circle with 2 finished projects and a WIP!
I made a self-drafted balaclava with a blue quilt star motif, and a blue variegated #SophieScarf.
In progress is a #SweaterNo8 with some hacks planned to make a tabard / layering piece.
#SkyKAL #knitting
I made a self-drafted balaclava with a blue quilt star motif, and a blue variegated #SophieScarf.
In progress is a #SweaterNo8 with some hacks planned to make a tabard / layering piece.
#SkyKAL #knitting
February 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
11th hour full circle with 2 finished projects and a WIP!
I made a self-drafted balaclava with a blue quilt star motif, and a blue variegated #SophieScarf.
In progress is a #SweaterNo8 with some hacks planned to make a tabard / layering piece.
#SkyKAL #knitting
I made a self-drafted balaclava with a blue quilt star motif, and a blue variegated #SophieScarf.
In progress is a #SweaterNo8 with some hacks planned to make a tabard / layering piece.
#SkyKAL #knitting
I made it this far with a #SophieScarf before switching to a more weather appropriate project. Balaclava incoming!
January 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I made it this far with a #SophieScarf before switching to a more weather appropriate project. Balaclava incoming!
That one's for December, probably. I'm tall and usually have to lengthen patterns 4" minimum, so that will take care of some of it. If you have any fabric-eating patterns to suggest, I'm all ears!
January 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
That one's for December, probably. I'm tall and usually have to lengthen patterns 4" minimum, so that will take care of some of it. If you have any fabric-eating patterns to suggest, I'm all ears!