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Category: Bags and Pouches

A birthday gift

March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 Posted in Bags and Pouches, SewingFormat Post format: Image1 Comment

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Made this cute set for my Mama’s 65th! I’m now thinking of a million different fabric combinations I want to try out for both of these fun and easy patterns!

Pattern: 241 Tote by Noodlehead and a modified Fold over Clutch by LBG Studio
Fabric: Cotton and Steel, Lucky Strikes and Essex Linen in Nautical

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Life seems to be spinning a bit too quickly for me lately. But, *I voted *settled on a present for my newly minted 10 year old (a few days late) *I know what I’m making for dinner, and LEAVES! Yay Tuesday! Make sure you vote, and take a second to look at the leaves, or smell the roses, whatever is most appropriate for your climate! ✔️👊🏻🍃🍁🍂 #onedayatatime #vote #ombreleaves

If I had to work in an office, I imagine I could wear something like this everyday. Comfortable, but put together, elastic waist (yes please!) but not frumpy. These @closetcase.patterns #pietrapants are a total win for me. My husband is calling them my grandma pants, which I have paired with my grandma shoes. I’m guessing his grandma was more stylish than he realized because I’m pretty pleased with the look 😂👵🏻 . . I sewed view B (I think, the slim leg version) in a straight size 6. These were meant to be a wearable muslin, so the only changes I made before cutting was to shorten the legs 2”. This actually turned out to be a little too aggressive, and I may let out the hem a bit. My measurements drop me in the 6 exactly, 27” waist and 36” hip, however I have a boxier shaped than these were drafted for. I ended up taking in the hips some after basting them together. Overall I think I could have sized down to the 4 and still have been very happy with the fit. The rise is seriously high on me! I ended up hacking an inch off the top after construction (100% do not recommended doing it that way, but I made it work) . . The construction was fun and simple, and makes a very polished pair of pants. I really think these are a great beginner pattern if you are wanting to try making pants, but aren’t ready for all the hubbub of zip fly’s and waistbands. . . Fabric is #brusselswasherlinen bought with my discount at @ewefibers I love how the yarn dyed linen almost looks like wool! (Speaking of wool, wait until you see my next pair of Pietras!! 😍) . . #closetcasepatterns #robertkaufman #ewemakers #phoenixblouse #heyjunehandmade #isewmyownclothes #sewingismysuperpower #sewistofinstagram #handmadewardrobe #hamdmadeeveryday

It’s not really a “mistake” if you have the chance to add your new favorite label, right? . . I decided I needed to shorten the rise on these #pietrapants after sewing them up. (I actually thought I had done this before cutting them out, but apparently not) They were supposed to be a wearable muslin, but when everything else fit perfectly, there was no reason not to “fix” them. Which in this case meant just hacking an inch off the top of the finished pants. Then I bound the top off, and snuck in this label, so I’m calling these a win! . KATM labels from @shoplamercerie #brusselswasherlinen from @ewefibers Fingers crossed I can eventually get pictures of all these pants I’ve been finishing up recently! . . . #labelsbykatm #youcantbuythis #closetcasepatterns #ewemakers #shoplamercerie #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadeeveryday #sewistsofinstagram #jessamybmakes2019

I promise I’m still sewing, but currently I’m finding taking moody yarn pictures much more enjoyable 😂 . Knitting away on my #heartstringscrop by @dreareneeknits for the #instafriendskal I’m an inch or two away from the arm split and dreading that back and forth colorwork once I get there 😬 Let me know if you have any tips or tricks for knitting flat colorwork. I’m thinking I’ll just size down a needle ? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Probably should have swatched for that! . . @shoplamercerie @waxandwool #braveknitter #iknit #woollove #knittersofinstagram #dreareneeknits #bichesetbuches #croppedsweater #jessamybknits

Hi! I’m around and still sewing and knitting (I knew you were worried 😉) I finally finished my latest pair of #persephonepants that I had tried to sew in a mad rush before leaving for Knit City. I knew they would look great with my Navelli tee (and numerous other things in my closet). The good news is, they are done now and they fit 🙌🏻 You’ll just have to believe me though, because #kidphotographer 😂 . But, at least you can see my Navelli in all her glory! She’s a bit of stunner, if I do say so. I used @bichesetbuches #lapetitelambswool from @shoplamercerie and I love it. It’s light and warm, perfectly wooly, and really amazing for colorwork. Many of you followed along as I knit this throughout my August lake trip, and I love all the memories stitched into it. I’m super proud of the colorwork, even if it’s still not “perfect”. I’m on to my 3rd colorwork sweater now and think I finally have it down. Perhaps I should try steeking next??😱😱 . I’m really excited about colorwork now, so give me all your pattern suggestions please and thank you! . . . #shoplamercerie #bichesetbuches #colorworkknitting #colorworksweater #strandedknitting #knittersofinstagram #iknit #handmadewardrobe #jessamybknits

I really don’t have words to express what an amazing experience I had @knitcitycanada Partly because I’m still exhausted, but mainly because it was amazing (and a bit overwhelming!) There are a bunch of not so Insta worthy photos that follow. I didn’t really have time to grab great photos because the booth was busy! Suffice it to say, I meet ALL the knitting people! I worked the @labienaimee end of the booth, and somehow missed snapping a photo with Aimee 😩 Aimee is a true color genius, and of course, the kindest women. I was honored to share space with her (and pour over ALL the yarns, I’m an expert apprentice in color pairings and fades now! 😉) . . The best part of the whole weekend was spending time with this lady. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting @shoplamercerie in person, you know how amazing she it. If not, just know that Jess is the kindest, most generous, hard working, funny, and extremely organized person I know. I am so glad that we are not just Insta Besties anymore, but true friends. I am honored to have spent this weekend with her (and her family, who are just as amazing as she is!) We worked hard, but also got to spend some quality time relaxing and knitting, which was way better than our long distance face time sewing dates! (Although, those are great too!) . . If you’re still reading (whew, sorry!) Swipe on through for some highlights, including meeting @dreareneeknits 💕(also the sweetest) winning @pompommag pub quiz night (!) the booth set up 😍, and the only picture I managed to snap of @waxandwool who we shared the booth with! Until next year???

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