Side Tie Top

Side Tie Top

Gallery Side Tie Top   This style of top was all over the summer of 2024, and I felt inspired to make my own. With no existing pattern that captured the look I wanted, I drafted one from scratch and stitched it up using leftover cotton from previous projects. It...
DIY Fabric Storage

DIY Fabric Storage

Gallery DIY Fabric Storage   When you sew in a small space, you quickly learn how important thoughtful storage can be. One of my favorite tricks for managing fabric, blankets, and old garments is transforming them into pillows or cushions. Add a zipper, tuck the...
Faux Fur Shawl

Faux Fur Shawl

Gallery Faux Fur Shawl   This fur shawl was a wonderfully simple project, yet the effect is stunning nonetheless. Both sides are lined with faux fur for warmth, comfort, and a touch of visual luxury. The closure is a vintage brooch from my thrifted collection,...
A Medieval Dress

A Medieval Dress

Gallery A Medieval Dress   This dress was created with the B4377 Butterwick costume pattern and thrifted fabric. It was a fun project and a charming piece to wear, but it’s unmistakably a costume—both in its construction and its overall feel—taking broad creative...
Bloomer Shorts

Bloomer Shorts

Gallery Bloomer Shorts   Bloomers first appeared in the 19th century as a practical under‑skirt garment, offering women greater comfort and mobility. They were shortened and reimagined in the 1950s as part of popular sleepwear, a silhouette that strongly...