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Calyer

February 18, 2018November 18, 201924 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, 2018127 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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The past 10 days have involved lots of cleaning, Lego-building, puzzle-building, making clothes for barbie, making clothes for batman. Making a sourdough starter, making bone broth, fermenting vegetables. Days of being glued to my phone and days of ignoring my phone. Perpetually sending and receiving links to and from friends and family. Sitting at my laptop intending on working on my pattern instructions but just sort of staring at the screen and getting constantly distracted by checking up on news sites. Moments of despondency and moments of hope. Yesterday I knuckled down and finished (a 1st draft of) the Bowery Top instructions and I'm stoked to say that the pattern is now almost ready to test, even though i just realised that I have no pencils with which to illustrate my pattern cover and its illegal to buy stationary in lockdown (or so I hear). It’s all very irrelevant but I so enjoy the distraction of seeing what everyone else in the community is making / doing that I decided to document these #yantaoveralls that am wearing today which i finished during our last week of freedom, worn with an old RTW shirt. Now I am off to feed my sourdough starter and burp my fermenting vegetables. That or I may just aimlessly watch all the instagram stories . . . . #isewlation2020 #isewlated2020 #indiepatterns #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #makeitsewcial #capetownsews

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The past 10 days have involved lots of cleaning, Lego-building, puzzle-building, making clothes for barbie, making clothes for batman. Making a sourdough starter, making bone broth, fermenting vegetables. Days of being glued to my phone and days of ignoring my phone. Perpetually sending and receiving links to and from friends and family. Sitting at my laptop intending on working on my pattern instructions but just sort of staring at the screen and getting constantly distracted by checking up on news sites. Moments of despondency and moments of hope. Yesterday I knuckled down and finished (a 1st draft of) the Bowery Top instructions and I'm stoked to say that the pattern is now almost ready to test, even though i just realised that I have no pencils with which to illustrate my pattern cover and its illegal to buy stationary in lockdown (or so I hear). It’s all very irrelevant but I so enjoy the distraction of seeing what everyone else in the community is making / doing that I decided to document these #yantaoveralls that am wearing today which i finished during our last week of freedom, worn with an old RTW shirt. Now I am off to feed my sourdough starter and burp my fermenting vegetables. That or I may just aimlessly watch all the instagram stories . . . . #isewlation2020 #isewlated2020 #indiepatterns #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #makeitsewcial #capetownsews

I dont think that I will be able eloquently express how I have been feeling the past few days so Im not even going to attempt it. Posting stuff on instagram and pattern making has felt irrelevant and I have sat down at my laptop on multiple occasions to finish up instructions for The Bowery Top but I just couldn't get into it. Im feeling a little better today and have decided to try to keep calm and carry on. Being able to self-isolate, in my country especially, is a huge privilege and I have to say that I am truthfully not bothered by it at all...its all the other stuff that is on my mind. Anyway, here is another pair of #philippapants that I finished last week. This is my second pair and Ive gotta say that this pattern by @annaallenclothing is pure genius. That non-stretch pant in bottom weight twill can be so comfortable defies all logic - I think that this pattern may be magic. I made a few tweaks this time and feel like the fit is perfect now, I will be making loads of these for winter. Adjustments made: Lengthened rise by 7mm (1/4 ") and the leg length by 3cm (1 3/16") Im 5ft 7 for reference. I made a straight size 0 but graded up to a 2 in the waist (my waist is 64cm / 25" and hips are 89cm / 35") and ended up grading to a 00 in the innner thigh. I also added in the front inseam pockets from The Persphone pants. Worn with a self-drafted top that is at least 8 years old! Stay safe and stay home guys #isewlation2020 #isewlated2020 #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #sewists #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #indiepatterns #imakemyownclothes #sewfancypants2020 #capetownsews

The past week has been increasingly sombre and sobering, with the future feeling uncertain and terrifying. I am so grateful to have a hobby that let's me escape reality for a few hours, as well as the open spaces and beauty of this country which, for now, we are still able to enjoy. Joining into the #isewlation2020 hashtag... and hoping that there is only ever 2020 and no future hashtags of this nature, wearing #thecalyerpants and #thebowerytop . Also sort of #dresslikeacrayon , albeit a striped one. Now we are off to the empty beach . . . . #sewcialists #sewisolated #sewistsofinstagram #handmadewardrobe #memadewardrobe #indiepatterns #memadeveryday #imakemyownclothes #sewingforsanity #capetownsews

All dressed up in my new #philippapants and nowhere to go (I shouldn’t lie I just got back from a magical walk along the beach which is still allowed... for now). As I expected after making multiple pairs of beloved Persephone pants, this pattern by @annaallenclothing, is pattern drafting wizardry. ✨ worn with a self-drafted blouse that @soapandchalk has been trying to convince me to digitize and release since 2018. . . . . #handmadewardrobe #memadewardrobe #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialistofinstagram #sewfancypants2020 #imakemyownclothes #indiepatterns #sewingforsanity #capetownsews

My natural tendency in times of stress is to bite my nails. Feeling pretty stressed the past few days, but also trying not to touch my face... feel like I have a lot of nervous energy that I’m not sure what to do with. All schools close this week and things are starting to feel pretty real as grocery store shelves become increasingly bare. I’m distracting myself by yet again partaking in #sewhappycolor2020 with a complementary colour combo, these mustardish #landerpants and purplish #thebowerytop ... probably as close to yellow and purple that you will find in my #handmadewardrobe but I think maybe close enough @katiekortmanart ? . . . . #sewcialists #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #sewists #imakemyownclothes #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #indiepatterns #capetownsews

When I got dressed this morning I thought this ensemble could potentially pass for an analogous colour combination so as to participate in #sewhappycolor2020. These new #thecalyerpants (the first that I’ve sewn in two years since releasing the pattern) are made up in a kind of dirtyish pink striped linen, and the top is #theadeliadress (hacked into a top) that I made last year. The top is sort of brown that is also kind of a bit purplish (generally I’m not a fan of purple, but I love this colour). So I was thinking pink and purple were a vibe, but in this picture the colours appear to be almost identical, so I think I failed at analogous colour. Sorry @katiekortmanart , I did try. I’ve realised that I don’t have much colour in my #handmadewardrobe 😬 . . . . . : . #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialistsofinstagram #makeitsewcial #indiepatterns #imakemyownclothes #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #capetownsews

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