,

The Ultimate DIY Sweatsuit

,
The Ultimate DIY Sweatsuit

As a pattern maker, I always end up making my patterns many, many times during the development phase. And usually end up with an excess of supplies for those particular patterns. When I was developing the Ali Sweatshirt, I was constantly on the lookout for sweatshirt fabric and grabbed a few yards whenever I found it. I found this classic grey sweatshirt fabric on a visit to The Fabric Store’s LA location (now sadly closed). It has a nice amount of stretch and is a nice lightweight that is perfect for the warm climate of Southern California. I first used this fabric to make a sample of the Ali Sweatshirt which I wear all the time. But I had a good amount leftover so in January I decided to make a matching pair of Hudson Pants. And voila! A fully me-made sweatsuit. (Side note, there’s something about January that always makes me want to sew cozy things like pajamas and sweat pants.)

,

DIY Convertible Tote Backpack - Maywood Totepack by Klum House

,
DIY Convertible Tote Backpack - Maywood Totepack by Klum House

A few weeks ago, the lovely folks over at Klum House asked if I’d like to try out an advance copy of their Maywood Totepack kit. I’ve been a fan of their patterns and kits for a while and love the look of the Maywood so I of course said "yes please!”. This bag has all the features that I look for in a travel bag. First, it is actually a tote and a backpack in one bag; a design that I love to carry when traveling because backpacks not allowed in some locations and because it’s nice to be able to change your bag’s position when your shoulders get tired. The bag is big enough to fit a laptop and has some extra space so that I can put the laptop in a protective case. And, last but not least, the main part of the bag is zippered so that things won’t fall out.

Psst: if you get all the way to the bottom of the post there’s a discount code :)

, ,

Check Burnside Bibs

, ,
Check Burnside Bibs

Overalls have really become a thing haven’t they? I made my first pair back in 2017 and I was really nervous that they’d quickly be going out of style but they seem here to stay (for at least a few more years). I also thought that they might be awkward to wear and would just sit in my closet. But I’ve worn that first pair of bibs countless times! I really love them so much that when I found myself with a few yards of leftover fabric, I decided to make them again.

New blog post! 🎉 I stitched up these personalized Christmas stockings using two quilted pillow shams, a bit of embroidery, a couple of strips of bias binding and my #sewdiystocking sewing pattern. 🤗 🎄 All the details are on my blog at sewdiy.com
Have you seen my latest drafting tutorial on my Substack Sewing With Numbers? Our current project is a fitted knit skirt drafted for stretch fabric and fitted with negative ease. 👉 Swipe through for a preview of some of the graphics I created for th
‘Tis the season to sew a Christmas Stocking. 🎄🧵 The Sew DIY Stocking pattern includes four sizes and features a classic design with a rounded toe and heel, a hanging loop and a fold-over cuff. The stockings are quick to sew and, if desired, t
👉 Last chance for 20% off Patterns + Printables! 🧵 Use code SEWTHANKS2024 at checkout. 💙 Swipe through to check out some of the patterns in my shop. 🤗 ✅ DETAILS: Sale ends midnight Pacific time, Monday Dec 2, 2024. Pattern bundles, classes and
🎉 Our annual Thank You sale is now live! 🙌 Take 20% off single patterns and printables through Monday Dec. 2, 2024 at midnight Pacific time. 👉 Use code SEWTHANKS2024 at checkout. 🍁 (Pattern bundles are excluded but are discounted more than usua
🎉 This week I announced our next drafting project over on my Substack Sewing With Numbers, a fitted knit skirt. ✂️ This is a simple project that uses stretchy fabric and negative ease to create a fitted silhouette. In my next post, I’ll talk a
Cart (0)