A Journey in Apparel Sewing
In 2012, I began in earnest my mission to create a handmade wardrobe, purchasing as little new garments as possible. Below is a sampling of the garments I’ve stitched over the last decade.
Cambria Duster. 100% Boiled Wool.
Cambria Duster. 100% Boiled Wool.
Pocket Skirt. Guppies by Sarah Watts on Petal Cotton.
Pocket Skirt. Guppies by Sarah Watts on Petal Cotton.
Magnolia Dress. Modern Chintz by Scarlette Soleil on Organic Cotton Sateen
Pattern: Zadie Jumpsuit Fabric: Feathers in Paradise by Katie Kortman on Linen Cotton Canvas
Pattern: Zadie Jumpsuit Fabric: Feathers in Paradise by Katie Kortman on Linen Cotton Canvas
DIY Espadrilles Fabric: Shibori 8 by Jill Byers on Linen Cotton Canvas
Sewing pattern overalls: Jenny Overalls by Closet Core Patterns Sewing Pattern Bodysuit: Nettie Bodysuit by Closet Core Patterns
Sewing Pattern: Cielo Top by Closet Core Patterns Fabric: 100% Linen Robert Kauffman
Sewing Pattern: Bombshell swimsuit by Closet Core Patterns Fabric: Sport Lycra from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Bombshell swimsuit by Closet Core Patterns Fabric: Sport Lycra from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Flutter Blouse by Papercut Patterns Fabric: Petal Cotton from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Flutter Blouse by Papercut Patterns Fabric: Petal Cotton from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Flutter Blouse by Papercut Patterns Fabric: Petal Cotton from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern Top: Nikko Top from Truebias Sewing Pattern Jeans: Ginger Jeans from Closet Core Patterns
Sewing Pattern Top: Nikko Dress from Truebias
Sewing Pattern: Kalle shirt
Sewing Pattern: Kalle shirt
Sewing Pattern: Blanca Flight suit by Closet Core Patterns
Sewing pattern: Kielo Wrap Dress by By Hand London Fabric: Sew Frosting Dress Print by Katie Kortman in Cotton Spandex Jersey from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: adapted from the Zadie Jumpsuit
Sewing Pattern: adapted from the Zadie Jumpsuit
Sewing Pattern: Aster shirt by Colette Patterns Fabric: Poplin from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Aster shirt by Colette Patterns Fabric: Poplin from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Moneta Dress Fabric: Cotton Spandex Jersey from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Moneta Dress Fabric: Cotton Spandex Jersey from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Moneta Dress Fabric: Cotton Spandex Jersey from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Elodie Wrap dress by Closet Core Patterns Fabric: Pasta in Green in Petal Cotton from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Elodie Wrap dress by Closet Core Patterns Fabric: Pasta in Green in Petal Cotton from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Elodie Wrap dress by Closet Core Patterns Fabric: Pasta in Green in Petal Cotton from Spoonflower
Fabric: Herons in White by Hollie Zollinger on 100% Belgian Linen from Spoonflower
Fabric: Herons in White by Hollie Zollinger on 100% Belgian Linen from Spoonflower
Fabric: Herons in White by Hollie Zollinger on 100% Belgian Linen from Spoonflower
Fabric: madamoiselle palais leaf by Holli Zollinger in Linen Cotton Canvas from Spoonflower
Fabric: madamoiselle palais leaf by Holli Zollinger in Linen Cotton Canvas from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Charlie Caftan by Closet Core Patterns Fabric: Organic Cotton Gauze from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Fiona dress by Closet Core Patterns
Sewing Pattern: Anna dress by By Hand London
Sewing Pattern adapted from the York Pinafore by Helen's Closet Fabric:
Sewing Pattern: Highlands Wrap Dress by Allie Olsen Patterns
Sewing Pattern: Highlands Wrap Dress by Allie Olsen Patterns
Sewing Pattern: Highlands Wrap Dress by Allie Olsen Patterns
Sewing Pattern: Inari Crop Tee
Sewing Pattern: Hudson Joggers. Fabric: Pink Shrimp by alenkakarabanova on Organic Cotton Knit from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Hudson Joggers. Fabric: Pink Shrimp by alenkakarabanova on Organic Cotton Knit from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Hudson Joggers. Fabric: Pink Shrimp by alenkakarabanova on Organic Cotton Knit from Spoonflower
Sewing Pattern: Hudson Joggers. Fabric: Pink Shrimp by alenkakarabanova on Organic Cotton Knit from Spoonflower
The Elodie Wrap dress by Closet Core Patterns sewn in Essex Linen from Spoonflower in "Aurora Swan Sunrise" by artist Holli Zollinger
The Elodie Wrap dress by Closet Core Patterns sewn in Essex Linen from Spoonflower in "Aurora Swan Sunrise" by artist Holli Zollinger
Amari Jacket by Seamwork Patterns sewn in Polartec Fleece from Spoonflower featuring the print "Endangered Birds" by Anja Riebensahm
Amari Jacket by Seamwork Patterns sewn in Polartec Fleece from Spoonflower featuring the print "Endangered Birds" by Anja Riebensahm