I had promised myself to take a hiatus from testing patterns for a little bit and then immediately broke my promise when Kat posted about Muse Patterns next pattern, the Manuka top and dress, which was designed by Johanna Morris. It just happened to be the exact thing that I wanted to add to my … More Introducing the Muse Patterns Manuka top and dress
Back on my honeymoon, I was 3 weeks away from my sewing machine and I started dreaming of what I would make when I returned. The fabric haul I brought back helped, of course, but I also dreamed about the fabric I already had, including this lovely bright print: It’s definitely reminiscent of African wax … More Upton Maxi dress
I’m back from the honeymoon. I had a great time and will talk a bit more about that here in the next couple of weeks as I get over my jet lag. That’s a real thing. I was a zombie by 4pm last night and fought to stay awake until 9pm and then woke up … More Muse Pattern’s Philippa Pattern
First off, check out the interview I did as part of Muse Pattern’s Meet the Maker series! It was a blast to be a part of. You all know I’m a big Muse Patterns fan. I’m also a pattern tester, but I wouldn’t be doing that if I didn’t love them. 🙂 Second, one of … More Progress Report
Over the past couple of months, I’ve made a lot of gifts for people. My nieces birthdays are in November and then Christmas I made gifts for people and some of those overlapped into January for me to finish them. Then my sister’s birthday is at the end of January. I still have one more thing … More Handmade Gifts
A while ago, I had plans of making a Muse Patterns outfit. Then Kat posted the Muse Loves Merino contest and I had to create an outfit for that! Check out the contest. There is still time to create something for it since it closes on November 30. Eventually, my outfit evolved into a Gryffindor … More Waiting for my Hogwarts letter: Muse Patterns Sophi cardi and Tahi skirt
Winter Round Up Well, the rest of winter went by super fast and I wasn’t in the sewing mood for most of it. Let’s see how I achieved my objectives for the sewing categories I set out in my Winter Sewing Plans: 1. Underwear: I managed to clone my Elomi bra. I also this weekend … More Winter Round-up and Spring Sewing plans
Disclaimer: I was asked to test the Melissa dress by Muse Patterns. I was not asked to write this blog post or give a review. My opinions are my own and they are for the test garment only. I know it’s hard to be objective when you are friends with the designer and get really excited … More Introducing: The Melissa Dress by Muse Patterns
I’ve been in this sewing the basics kick lately: skirts, tops, cardigans, etc. I’m filling gaps in my wardrobe from worn or too small clothing. Last year at this time, I would have scoffed at sewing up those things, because I was an all-dresses girl all the time. I love sewing frosting, but I realize … More Cardis and Cake
I’ve been hard at work sewing lately and instagramming the #bpsewvember photo-a-day challenge. Phew. Busy, busy. First up is a skirt I made in about an hour for my halloween costume. A black circle skirt for a skeleton costume. You can’t really see it there, but I made some pretty horrid mistakes when I put … More Cardigans and Skirts, Oh my!
Andie Wells Studio 