Knitting & Sewing
The slowest, most satisfying way to build a wardrobe. Patterns I'm working through, projects I've finished, and the ongoing dream of a fully handmade closet someday.
The Monthly Make: Upcycling Shorts With Gathered Fabric FAIL
Well, my friends. It’s not very often I admit defeat but in this case, my end result was a bit of a slap in the face. These are absolutely darling on the hanger and laying flat on my bed all…
Beginner Sewing on a Budget: Where to Find Cheap Fabric, Machines and More
This post is pretty near and dear to my heart. I started learning to sew on a very strict budget, primarily because I was young and didn’t have money of my own yet. Once I started babysitting and earning a…
The Monthly Make: Sewing Book Sleeves from My Scrap Fabric Stash
This post has been a long time coming because I have sewn roughly 10 book sleeves, and each one has been completely different. It’s been a fun experiment and honestly a real challenge to make them all unique. I got…
My Cozy Sewing Room Setup Featuring a Vintage Kenmore and Intentional Goals
I’m so excited to finally share my sewing machine setup with you! A special thanks to Natalie from Natalie in the Northwest for the idea, because I probably would have never thought of this without her. Sewing truly is one…
My Favorite Cozy Knitting & Crochet Projects for Winter
Over the past two years, I’ve been compiling a very long list of projects I’ve wanted to start. Some I’ve actually finished! Others… well, they’re barely begun because I either messed something up, bought the wrong yarn, or still don’t…
Everything I Want to Make for Spring
Last year was a bit of a wash when it came to sewing. To be honest, I don’t regret the first five months of the year. Those were spent traveling around the world—from England to Australia! After I came back,…
My Sewing and Knitting Goals for 2024
Hello, my adventurous friends! I’m diving into 2024 with the same enthusiasm I had in 2023 for knitting. In case you missed it, I started knitting in October 2022 and really got into it when I decided to knit my…
