outerwear

DIY Fur Vest

DIY Fur Vest

I don’t usually go for the flashy and the fur but I had a chalet theme holiday party to attend, so why not? I went downtown and found myself a half yard of nice faux fur. There are so many not nice faux furs that when I saw this one at a random tiny shop in the LA fabric district, I just snatched it up. A half yard was just enough to make a vest and fur boot covers and I think it was only $15. It was so much fun to wear the fur that I wore the set a second time for another holiday party. I never knew before that fur is really a great addition to a winter wardrobe. It kept me warm and completed the winter chalet look to perfection. I actually want to wear it on non-party days too.

DIY Outfit – Army Jacket

DIY Outfit – Army Jacket

One of my big wishes for my fall wardrobe is a lightweight army jacket like this one by Current/Elliott. Living in LA, this is the kind of jacket I can wear for Fall and most of Winter. It gives just enough warmth plus it's super cool and on-trend. I've only dabbled a little bit in jacket and coat sewing and with one exception I've never really been happy with the results. But that was a long time ago and it might be time to dive in again. Read on to see how I would DIY my own army jacket.

Are looking for a fun and easy Halloween project? 🎃 Last year, I created a tutorial for this tote with contrast handles, with cute ghost and bat embroideries. 🧵 I used a thrifted curtain for the body of the bag and fat quarters for the handles. Th
✂️ 1 Sewing Pattern 👉 2 Denim Skirts 💙 for 2 seasons This month I’m featuring my Nita Wrap Skirt pattern and I wanted to show two different ways to make and wear this skirt. This wrap skirt is fitted at the waist with darts and features a d
Do you like to make your garments look as beautiful on the inside as they do on the outside? It’s a simple yet super satisfying way to make your everyday clothes feel special. So, today, I have Five Luxury Seam Finishes to share with you. 🧵
Happy October! 🍁 This month's featured pattern is the Nita Wrap Skirt, a fitted skirt for woven fabrics with a dramatic angled front. The pattern includes three lengths and three closure options. The design features waist darts, a built in front fac
This weekend on my Substack Sewing With Numbers, I posted the second and final tutorial for how to draft a Funnel Neck Pullover. 🥳 The design is inspired by the classic L.L.Bean fleece pullover. In part one, we drafted the body and sleeves. And in
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