Iced Coffee Koozie

Iced Coffee Koozie

Gallery Iced Coffee Koozie   I don’t indulge in iced coffee super often, but when I do, I always wished I had something to keep my fingers from freezing. Since I already had a pile of neatly cut patchwork scraps waiting for a project, it became the perfect...
A Hobbity Skirt

A Hobbity Skirt

Gallery A Hobbity Skirt   I’ve wanted a tea‑length wool skirt for quite some time, though the price of good wool has always kept me from taking the plunge. I’ll make one eventually, but for now I have found a delightful alternative in basic flannel. The result is...
Pattern Weights

Pattern Weights

Gallery Pattern Weights   One of the first tools people recommend when you begin sewing is a set of pattern weights. You can always purchase them, of course, but I prefer making my own from cotton scraps collected over previous projects. Before that, I used a...
A Fairytale Shrug

A Fairytale Shrug

Gallery A Fairytale Shrug   This sheer long‑sleeved shrug was originally designed as a practical layering piece for the Barbie Fairy costume I made from my blue corset. It adds a touch of warmth for slightly chillier weather while blending beautifully with the...
A Renaissance Caul: The Pauper Dress

A Renaissance Caul: The Pauper Dress

Gallery A Renaissance Caul: The Pauper Dress   The Renaissance cap, sometimes referred to as a Juliette cap or Italian net cap, is a beaded wire or ribbon accessory worn at the back of the head. Popular among the upper elite in the late 15th century, it has since...