October’s been such a fun month — I took a little break to enjoy the fall! 🍂 I also shared some thoughts on designing the Aether cami, plans for upcoming video tutorials and a new pattern, plus a peek at the Halloween costumes I made for my kiddos 🎃

👉 wildcress.substack.com/p/camis-cost...

Hey friends! The Aether top & dress pattern is finally here ✨ With its gently unexpected asymmetric hemline, the top is a quick sew, while the dress brings in an adjustable tie wrap plus a sneaky side pocket 👀.

👉 wildcress.com/b/aether

I'm so, so excited to share this one because -- (1/3)

My latest video tutorial is on digital patternmaking ✂️ The drafting tool, SeamScape, is 100% free. In this first episode, I walk through the tools + show how to draft a simple side pocket. Ready to ditch your pen + paper?

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/IwziaGW_fIQ

#DigitalPatternmaking #Patterndrafting

Hey sewists! ✂️ We’re looking for testers to try out our latest sewing pattern, the Aether — a custom-fit asymmetric cami top + dress. Testing starts 09/06 and runs ~2 weeks. Want to help us perfect it? Apply here: forms.gle/JC36Pof1YKDj...

#sewing #sewsky #garmentsewing

July’s wrapping up, and I’ve been quietly working away behind the scenes at WildCress. Here's our first-ever newsletter!

wildcress.substack.com/p/whats-happ...

🎉 The Crescent skirt is now easier to make for projector sewists! Try our new custom pattern generator (beta): enter your measurements and get a projector-ready PDF, saving tons of time otherwise spent measuring and marking notches manually.
👉 wildcress.com/b/crescent
📝 Print formats coming soon!

Here’s a quick pattern testing report for #crescentskirtwildcress, answering a few curious questions you might have:

– What does skirt length have to do with overlap?
– Can you skip a muslin and fit on the fly?
– How easy is it to find a pocket in all those pleats?

wildcress.com/blog/tutoria...

The Crescent Skirt patterns has been vetted enough by me and our talented testers over the past few weeks, and it's finally ready to go public 🎉 Come try it -- it's free with newsletter signup! #sewsky #garmentsewing #sewing

#patterntesting is THE most stressful stage of my entire pattern creating lifecycle -- my body even responds with a low-grade fever every time 😅. Being online for questions, feedback, and that anxiety burn of how it’s received… Still trying to talk myself out of it, but maybe there’s no magic cure.

Whipped up a quick #sewingtip video on reducing french seam bulk when #sewing a double turned hem! It's a real issue but I can't find anyone talking about it. Maybe everyone else just use super light fabric for french seams like the textbook says 😆

#sewsky #sewingtips #sewingtutorial

The Crescent is ready for testing! A modern interpretation of the historical Hanfu/Mamianqun, this #sewing pattern is custom-fit and draft-your-own, so be ready for some adventures! Testing is not paid (yet), but you'll get our Swan bag pattern as a thank-you. To sign up: forms.gle/Mh2aQtePH1K1...

Been #sewing a youth-sized wearable toile for the crescent skirt! A few more details are in the tweak, but this is exactly what my model wanted—"like a science experiment!"
#sewsky

Hey #sewsky! Just built a #sewing unit converter 🧵 Good for #DIY and #crafting too!

Built-in error margins, clean UI, and no more math headaches!

Try it 👉 wildcress.com/unit-converter

Also thinking of making a browser extension that auto-converts measurements on webpages. Would that be helpful?

I really want to stop looking up how to miter corners every time I do one, so I made a super quick tutorial explaining how mitering works for uneven corners. Hopefully it’s also the last tutorial you ever see on mitering!

#sewing #sewsky #sewingtutorial #sewinghack

youtu.be/qwuca5gcDlk

Working on a waist-anchored pocket for the upcoming Crescent Skirt. French seaming is extra work, but don't we all deserve a nice pocket or two. Pattern and tutorial in my blog: wildcress.com/blog/tutoria...

#sewsky #sewing #garmentsewing #DIYWardrobe #Sewcialist #FrenchSeams #handmade #DIY

My first post since finding this little niche #sewing and crafting community at Bluesky #sewsky!

I can't decide whether I like illustrations or photos better, after trying them both in my patterns. My personal preference is "good illustrations > photos > bad illustrations". What's your opinion?