Category: Stash-busting 2015

  • Jungle Jacaranda

    Jungle Jacaranda

    I didn’t purposely put off blogging this dress I finished months ago until now when it’s Jungle January, but since I did end up not liking the first pictures I took (too much splotchy shade and an impatient photographer) and it took me forever to get pictures retaken, it seemed only right to hold off…

  • Some Days We Get Dressed (Other Days It’s More of An Upholstering)

    Some Days We Get Dressed (Other Days It’s More of An Upholstering)

    I thought when I bought this fabric that I had only bought just enough to make the dress I was planning to make out of it, and no more. When I went to cut it out, though, I found I had at least twice what I needed. No wonder it was taking up so much…

  • Burda 9433: Navy Windowpane Suit

    Burda 9433: Navy Windowpane Suit

    Before I start in on today’s project, I wanted to mention that I recently had the privilege of being interviewed as this month’s Member in Focus for Pattern Review. I talk about my early days of sewing, and boiled down a description of my personal style into just 8 words. You can read the article on their…

  • Ultimate Summer Sundresses: Even When I Use Modern Vogue Patterns, I Look Vintage

    Ultimate Summer Sundresses: Even When I Use Modern Vogue Patterns, I Look Vintage

    This project is covering a lot of ground for me. It’s my submission to the Sundress Sewalong hosted by Heather and I’m planning to write up a quick post for The Monthly Stitch, since the August theme is all about the number two. Gingham was supposed to be on-trend this summer. Did it actually turn…

  • By Hand London Flora Dress: In Late Summer Plaid

    By Hand London Flora Dress: In Late Summer Plaid

    This is one of those dresses that was both deceptively simple and at the same time quite complicated. The pattern is By Hand London’s Flora dress with a lengthened hemline. The crinoline just barely peeks out, providing a bit of a lacy touch; though, the real reason for the crinoline is that the fabric wants…

  • Sewing Dare Accepted/Sewing Dare Completed

    Sewing Dare Accepted/Sewing Dare Completed

    Remember Sewing Dares? There’s another round going on now, and this time I threw myself in for one. I asked specifically for a dare related to shorts so Gillian dared me to make either Kwik Sew 3854 or BHL Holly shorts. I did not think this through well, since completing the dare means posting pics of…

  • Vintage Butterick 5455: That 1970’s Pink Noir Jacket

    Vintage Butterick 5455: That 1970’s Pink Noir Jacket

    It’s only about 100 degrees here, so my brain thought, “Hey, I should post about that spring coat I made.” It makes no sense season-wise, but I have the feeling that the longer I put off writing about this coat, the less likely I’ll post about it at all. These photos are back to the kids…

  • By Hand London Sophia Dress: Blue Stripes and Red Clover

    By Hand London Sophia Dress: Blue Stripes and Red Clover

    I’m ecstatic to show off this project. I’m too excited to think of anything to say about it. Maybe if I start with a picture some words will follow. This post is a bit picture-heavy; I’ll explain why at the end. This is the By Hand London Sophia Dress. I loved this pattern even when all they had…

  • I’ll Get Those Plumbers: Koopa King Costume

    I’ll Get Those Plumbers: Koopa King Costume

    I’ve been more in sewing mode than I have in blogging mode lately. If you happen to follow me on Instagram (I’m @carihomemaker), you may have noticed a lot of in-progress sewing that hasn’t made it’s way over to finished blog photos. Hopefully I’ll get around to blogging at least the most interesting stuff, like…