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Calyer

February 18, 2018March 2, 201824 Comments

There is no denying that I have neglected my blog. The last post I published having accompanied my pattern release some release some 7 months ago (yikes, where did all those months go?!). I should be honest, I have written another blog post since then. It is finished, complete with pictures, and has been since … Continue reading Calyer

The Finish Line

June 24, 2017July 3, 201715 Comments

Wow, I'm so relieved to finally be writing this blog post after what seems like an eternity of digitizing, testing, editing, emailing, (/Instagram/ Facebook messaging), re-editing, redrafting, re-re-editing, and very little sewing, (of anything other than the Forsythe Dress). Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy/ed the process (mostly), but it has been a real … Continue reading The Finish Line

My First PDF Pattern

December 23, 2016February 21, 2018125 Comments

Well it certainly took me long enough, but I finally finished my first PDF pattern! Making PDF patterns is something that I have been thinking of doing for a long time now, but I just never got around to taking action. After listening to Episode 09 of The Wild Stitch's ever inspiring Maker Style Podcasts a … Continue reading My First PDF Pattern

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Hot of my overlocker - a @grainlinestudio #lindensweatshirt . I didn’t plan on sewing anything yesterday but, at the end of an exhausting Saturday I decided to ‘just cut the pattern out and thread my machine’ but, before I knew it was was complete, and I ❤️ it. For the life of me I could not freaking stripe match those raglan sleeves - much to the dismay of my perfectionist tendencies, so I modified them slightly by using the wrong side of the fabric (totally not something I would usually do) to create the navy colour blocking. Thank goodness for the instant gratification that is sewing with knits that has given me some sense of accomplishment this weekend 🙌🏼 Cape Town sewists - 100% cotton (I’m pretty certain, although the tag didn’t specify) sweatshirt fabric is from @avmmaterialcentre . #sewcialists #sewists #sewistsofinstagram #sewingisselfcare #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #instasew #capetownsews

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Hot of my overlocker - a @grainlinestudio #lindensweatshirt . I didn’t plan on sewing anything yesterday but, at the end of an exhausting Saturday I decided to ‘just cut the pattern out and thread my machine’ but, before I knew it was was complete, and I ❤️ it. For the life of me I could not freaking stripe match those raglan sleeves - much to the dismay of my perfectionist tendencies, so I modified them slightly by using the wrong side of the fabric (totally not something I would usually do) to create the navy colour blocking. Thank goodness for the instant gratification that is sewing with knits that has given me some sense of accomplishment this weekend 🙌🏼 Cape Town sewists - 100% cotton (I’m pretty certain, although the tag didn’t specify) sweatshirt fabric is from @avmmaterialcentre . #sewcialists #sewists #sewistsofinstagram #sewingisselfcare #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #instasew #capetownsews

Day 23 of #memademay (whoa, where did May go?!?) and I’m not wearing anything exciting, but I am finally feeling a whole lot better after being sick all week so I thought I would pop in and participate before it’s over! I had such high hopes for productivity for 2019 and here we are, almost halfway through the year, and I feel I have accomplished nothing. I’ve been kinda despondent of late after shelving the pattern that I had been working on since February. I have been toying with taking a hiatus from pattern making , I just feel like between my job and parenting the twins I can’t get anything done and I have no time to sew for fun anymore. I miss having a creative outlet sometimes. Anyways so today I am wearing chambray #thecalyerpants from way back when the pattern was still in development and self-drafted t-shirt which is probably going to be my (very unexciting) next pattern. #sewists #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #handmadewardrobe #memademay2019 #mmmay19 #sewingisselfcare #capetownsews #instasew #imakemyclothes

Although I would love to take part in #memademay everyday, weekday mornings are too crazy to find the time and it’s pretty dark when I leave for work as it’s Autumn here. Today however is a holiday so I can happily partake in day 1 of #memademay2019 🙂and I will be dropping in on the weekends when I get a chance. When I saw Laura of @the.slow.sewist wearing her #yarijumpsuit with a #riseturtleneck i was stoked to discover that one of my favorite summer patterns could transition into the cooler months. I have so many @papercutpatterns #riseandfallturtlenecks , I can’t imagine my winter #handmadewardrobe without this pattern!

I am feeling very inarticulate today but I still wanted to add to the #fashionrevolutionweek conversation so i will keep this post short even though there is so much to say on this topic. I can’t imagine a life where i didn’t make my own clothes, it is the creative outlet that keeps me semi-sane in this crazy world. I guess my reasons for sewing are not as altruistic as they maybe should be, and I definitely could do a lot better in terms of my fabric consumption and sewing output, even if most of it is my pattern testing and development. Like a lot of makers have said, sustainability is not necessarily about perfection, but more about being conscious and aware about our consumption and trying to do better on a daily basis. My latest make is the #tellojacket by @paulinealice_patterns . I have always wanted a camouflage jacket, and have pinned so many of them over the years to various Pinterest boards (swipe to see a side-by-side, inspired by Tori of @thedoingthingsblog , of one of many such pins). For me this feels like it will be a wardrobe staple that I will wear for many seasonal transitions to come, and this is a what I endeavor to do more in my sewing practice - to make garments that I will love to death (and then hopefully mend/ refashion to give them new life). Worn here with my beloved #landerpants by @truebias and a #thestellantee @fash_rev . . #makersforfashrev #imakemyclothes #memadeeveryday #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewingisselfcare #sustainablefashion

Summer is not on its way this side of the equator, but I reckon that seeing as this years #sewtogetherforsummer is all about the jumpsuit, even sewists in the Southern Hemisphere will be able to comfortably partake. My #robertscollectiondungarees are one of the most beloved garments in my #handmadewardrobe and I don’t think I’ve ever worn these and have not been queried as to “where did you get those dungarees?” Worn here with a #thestellantee as it’s still quite warm in Cape Town until May but I will definitely be layering these over some turtlenecks and warmer tees as winter approaches. I’m always looking for jumpsuit inspiration so I can’t wait to see sewing community makes!@rocco.sienna @sewing_in_spain @sewsarahsmith #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #makeitsewcial #sewcialistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #robertscollection #capetownsews

☀️ A new Dawn, a new day ☀️ Without boring you all with the details and perceived hardships of my, essentially privileged, life, i am happy to report that what has been an incredibly challenging season has (hopefully) come to an end and I should be more active around these parts from now on. These are my first #mndawn jeans by @megannielsenpatterns and I’m totally smitten with this pattern. I’m not entirely certain about the composition of this non stretch denim as it’s from my stash, but Its would estimate it at about 9oz. This is the tapered, full length jean. I cut a straight size 4 but graded up just at the waist to a size 6 waistband. I also added 1cm to the crotch length (I’ve realized this is a normal pants mod for me). I ended up taking them in along the inner thigh and side seams quite a bit too. I absolutely love this pattern and there will be many more of these in my future. Worn here with a recently completed #morningsideshirt #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #handmadejeans #mndawn #sewyourstash #makeyourstash #memadeeveryday

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