Harriet! Hi Harriet! Cloth Habit's new pattern, the Harriet Bra, has been taking the sewing world by storm the past few months - my instagram, facebook, and bloglovin' feeds are all full of Harriets in all shapes and sizes. It's wonderful, and it's high time I joined the party! (I actually made the first bra in this post a while ago, but I'm only now getting around to blogging it!)
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3.0: Ginger Flares
Way back when this blog was a tiny newborn - still a class requirement for posting homework assignments rather than a place for sewing discussions - I wrote a post about how even though I'd really, really like to have a time machine, ultimately that whole 'born in the wrong era' attitude is actually total nonsense and there really is no time like the present.
Read MoreFluffy and Floral
In Which the Wardrobe Architect finds a way to incorporate prints, and our blogger gets a haircut.
Read MoreGinger Jeans, 2.0
In which a pattern becomes a staple, even if its waistline does not.
Read MoreA Shirt that Fits (Part 1)
In which our sewist wages war against sleeves.
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Ginger Jeans
If you've been around for a while, you've probably noticed a peculiarity in this space as compared with most sewing blogs: I draft most of what I sew. In fact, I would say I draft all of what I sew, except right at this very moment I'm wearing a fresh-off-the-machine pair of Closet Case Files Ginger Jeans!
Read MoreTutorial: Self-Fabric Bra Clasps
A step by step tutorial on sewing a custom sized clasp to match your bra.
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A Vacation and a Swimsuit
Sewing a Swimsuit for Hawaii!
Read MoreSecretly Comfy Grandpa Cardi
In which we wear secret pajamas to work.
Read MoreThe Traveller Dress
In which I take advantage of Kiwi resources (and sheep), make a dress, and go on an adventure.
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