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Calyer

February 18, 2018March 2, 201822 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, 2018118 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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It’s kind of weird to ask people to test a free pattern, especially when it’s a T-shirt, but I don’t think that I will ever release a pattern again in my life without running it past @soapandchalk (should Olga have the patience to tolerate me that long). Here is her tester version of #thestellantee which I will be releasing within the next fortnight. It’s just a t-shirt but I do love this pattern and have found it to be very useful in my #handmadewardrobe - it’s a small token of appreciation for this community and the support that I’ve received over the past 2 years. . . . . #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewists #indiepatterns #memadeveryday #imakemyownclothes #sewcialistsofinstagram

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It’s kind of weird to ask people to test a free pattern, especially when it’s a T-shirt, but I don’t think that I will ever release a pattern again in my life without running it past @soapandchalk (should Olga have the patience to tolerate me that long). Here is her tester version of #thestellantee which I will be releasing within the next fortnight. It’s just a t-shirt but I do love this pattern and have found it to be very useful in my #handmadewardrobe - it’s a small token of appreciation for this community and the support that I’ve received over the past 2 years. . . . . #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewists #indiepatterns #memadeveryday #imakemyownclothes #sewcialistsofinstagram

I toyed with the idea of doing a sale a few weeks ago in commemoration of reaching 10 thousand followers, but I sometimes feel kind of weird about the whole followers thing so I didn’t follow through with it. Undoubtedly growing ones instagram following is aspirational and I remember, like yesterday, when I first started sharing on this platform and I reached 500 followers how excited I was. Don’t get me wrong, I am stoked, honored and in constant disbelief that 10 000 people are interested in what i share over here, but it’s such weird thing right?! Of course the support and validation is awesome, but I have felt myself retreating more and more with the growing numbers. The reasons for this are numerous but the main one is my inability (due to time/ life constraints) to engage with all the people that comment/ like/ message me. Sometimes I just don’t get to everyone and that makes me feel like a really shitty person. I really want to thank all of you for the support, kind words, new friendships, encouragement and constant inspiration. It’s been a challenging year for me but I think it’s important for me to recognize daily how lucky I am and how much I have to be grateful for. This community is one of those innumerable things. Thank you ❤️ . . . #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #sewingaddict #sewist #indiepatterns #theforsythedress #thecalyerpants #morningsidedress

Luckily you can never have too many t-shirts because lately I’ve been sewing up loads while testing the pattern that I’ve been promising as a freebie for a long time now. I know there are lots of free T-shirt patterns out there but I have found this one to be a serious wardrobe workhorse so hopefully some of you guys will find it useful too. Shout out to @thandiwh for finding and sharing this super cute paper jet fabric thereby introducing me to @avmmaterialcentre and all their awesome knits! . . . . #sewist #handmadewardrobe #sewingwithknits #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialistsofinstagram #indiepatterns #capetownsews

Hello old forgotten friend and hello summer! 🌞 “Philosophy” is the theme for day 3 of #bpsewvember and im assuming it kind of means “sewing philosophy” so here goes: I’m not opposed to trends so much as averse to them, and generally do not sew things that I can’t see myself wearing for many years into the future. When I first started speaking to friends and family about my plans of starting to make PDF sewing patterns many commented on the need to be “current” or “ahead of the trends”. I reserved my opinion, as I usually do, but thought to myself that that was THE LAST thing I wanted to do! From a purely practical perspective, considering how long it actually takes to get a pattern out there from conception to release, it simply would not be possible to stay abreast of the trends, at least not while doing everything myself. Aside from that, I don’t like the idea of spending so much time and love making a garment and then losing interest in it the next season so My intention when sewing and pattern making is to make garments that are timeless (to me anyway) and that can become a staple in ones wardrobe that transcends many years and seasons. That said, I do sometimes get a little “over” my patterns after sewing so many samples, but it’s always so fun to rediscover my old makes when the seasons change! Absence certainly does make the heart grow fonder and I seem to have rekindled my fondness for #theforsythedress even though this one pictured is the prototype and probably doesn’t fit as well as many of the edited versions. And without further ado I am off to the beach 🏝 @bimbleandpimble . . . #sewistsofinstagram #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #sewingaddict #isew #sewcialists #sewcialistsofinstagram

Hi guys, I’m Sarah. I’m terrible at introductions (possibly all human interaction too) but I’m trying to put myself out there more, hence the rare non-decapitated photo of me. Selfies make me feel very weird... anyway I’m resisting the very powerful urge to cut my head off in the interest of day one of #bpsewvember I never know what is the important stuff to mention in these things but here goes... Im a working mom to almost 4 year old twins 👧🏼 🧒🏽 living in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. I talk very little (and when I do it’s very fast) but think way too much. I love music, good coffee, dark chocolate (especially the salted variety) and sitting in silence at the end of the day when everyone has gone to bed. I studied fashion design when I finished school and have been sewing since I was about 17. I wear 90% handmade and haven’t purchased an item of clothing in almost 4 years. I also have a tiny PDF pattern side-gig the creativity of which keeps me semi-sane. In this picture I’m wearing a #morningsideshirt which is my latest pattern as well as #landerpants @bimbleandpimble

Colour in my Instagram feed must mean that summer is finally here! I made my daughter what I thought was a cute dress (swipe left) out of this striped knit and a chambray scrap. She promises me she likes it (in preservation of my feelings I suspect) but refuses to wear it. I decided to make myself a t-shirt with the excess fabric so that at least one of us didn’t let it go to waste. I’ve been promising this as a free pattern for so long and am finally digitizing it. Trying to chill the f**k out for the rest of the year and sew recreationally more and worry less about working all the time. Worn with my recently completed #landerpants . I seriously love this pattern but I sized down a lot, and am worried it was too much, so as to achieve the proper high waist that is intended. I’m uncertain as to whether they are maybe look too tight but I ❤️ them anyway! . . . #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #imakemyownclothes #sewingforkids #sewingaddict

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