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Fibre Mood issue 8 is live, and is now featuring (drum roll please) SEAM ALLOWANCES! I got the opportunity to sew up the Hettie skirt, which is a basic three tier maxi skirt. I was tempted to sew it up in a bold cotton print but since I hate sewing for seasons we aren’t in yet I opted for a more versatile double gauze in a solid color (I’ve got leggings on underneath because even though it’s bright and sunny today the wind is blowing hard 🌬). I’ve been already thinking about how I never want to wear shorts in the summer ever again and I think this skirt will be the breezy ticket to liberating my legs in the heat. I was questioning whether I should have chosen navy because I’ve got a lot of navy in my closet already, at least according to my last few posts, but it masks very well the kebab I spilled down the front before I had a chance to take a picture 😅 mom life, but make it fashion 💁🏼‍♀️ ————————— Pattern: #fibremoodhettie gifted by @fibremood Fabric: navy double gauze from @lescouponsdesaintpierre Mods and notes: double gauze stretches a T O N while you sew, so be sure to remember to stay stitch so you’re not taking in the waist by 2” like I had to. Fortunately I figured out what happened before I attached the waistband so it was an easy fix to take in the side seams of the skirt. FM patterns must be drafted for a long tall Sally because I sewed a 38 without adding any length and the skirt is quite long enough and the waistband hits above my belly button. Like my last FM sew I had some issues with missing notches and size lines that were misprinted—something I’m always sure is my fault for rushing through, but I’m pretty sure I’m right about the size lines being different than what the key said. ————————— #sewcialists #fibremood #fmhettie #jupehettie #memadeootd #thanksimadeit #cousumain #jeportecequejecouds #doublegauze #skirt #millennialsewing #sewsewsew #sewcialistsofinstagram

I didn’t mean to wait almost a month before posting my finished #larobedolisie 🙈 but everyone in my home has been taking turns getting sick for about that long... and once everyone stopped barfing and getting fevers now we’ve all got colds. Just building up that new country immunity! I was so pleased to have the opportunity to sew this pattern—it’s a basic shift dress, but the flowing sleeve and long cuff add just the right amount of drama. If you prefer a V neck, @christelle.bahezi has created a tutorial to alter the neckline that you can find on her website. This is Christelle’s first pattern in her line and you can order the paper pattern in EU sizes 34-56 (just in French, for now) via the link in her profile. Even if you don’t speak French it’s definitely an accessible pattern for someone who has sewn some basic pieces! And, if you’re local to Paris, you can sign up for her sewing classes @coudresimplement and sew up your own Dolisie dress 💃🏼 congrats on a beautiful pattern, Christelle! ————————— Pattern: #larobedolisie by @christelle.bahezi Fabric and buttons: #shinenight viscose by @atelierbrunette Mods: added 8 cm of length to the hem and took in the waist a couple of centimeters ————————— #atelierbrunette #jeportecequejecouds #cousumain #sewing #sewcialists #lovetosew #sewingdresses #ilovesewing #sewcialistsofinstagram #millennialsewing #memade #thanksimadeit #christellebahezi #robedolisie

Like a lot of you I feel completely uninspired getting dressed in the winter—spending a lot of time thinking about what to wear and then just covering it up with a coat and blanket scarf fills me with dread🧣 it may be the two glorious days of sunshine we’ve had this week but I’ve felt much more inspired to play dress up in my closet this week. I feel really stupid saying this 😆 but I apparently need a lot of re-conditioning to get over certain silhouettes or accessory pairing that I would normally avoid, even though I don’t give those looks a second thought on other people. My friend’s boyfriend in high school used to make fun of my fashion experiments and even though I continue playing with my wardrobe the teasing lingers in the back of my mind and I question myself every time I veer away from a “safe” outfit or my usual uniform. (Does any of this make sense?? 😆) All this to say is that today I realized I was giving short shrift to most of my summer wardrobe and my denim #zadiejumpsuit looked awfully lonely in the closet, but after adding some boots, my new polymer clay earrings I made this week, and a couple pieces of @uniqlo HeatTech we are in business ✌🏻 I realize this isn’t an adventurous outfit by any stretch of the imagination (I think I wasn’t sure what boots would look like with this pant leg shape) but it is a little out of the norm for me for a weekday! Wear whatever you want and don’t be afraid to be the most overdressed mom at the playground (à Paris, c’est pas possible 😂😂). It’s Friday, after all! ————————— #memadeootd #memade #thanksimadeit #winterizeyourwardrobe #sewfrosty #papertheorypatterns #papertheory #sewcialists #sewhannmade #sewcialistsofinstagram #jeportecequejecouds #cousumain

First make of 2020: ✅ The giant cuff and drapey sleeves of #larobedolisie by @christelle.bahezi are bringing the drama and I am here for it 💪🏻 buttons and fabric by @atelierbrunette ———————— #atelierbrunette #shinenight #christellebahezi #jeportecequejecouds #cousumain #robedolisie #thanksimadeit #memade #handmade #sewhannmade #sewcialists #sewcialistsofinstagram #sewists #sewsewsew #millennialsewing

I am about to embark on sewing my first 100% Parisian garment 🇫🇷 and I’m so excited! I met local designer @christelle.bahezi the week we moved to Paris and just last month she released her first pattern, #larobedolisie. I’ll be sewing it up this week and helping her translate it into English (!) and I’m excited to be working on a simple pattern that will also exercise my brain in the process 😆 I paid a visit to @atelierbrunette this weekend to get fabric for the dress and it was so fun to be in the shop and get help with everything down to selecting the prettiest blush buttons for the cuffs. (Merci Lucie pour l’assistance avec la décision! 😘) online shopping is convenient but nothing beats the satisfaction of an in-store purchase at a local shop ❤️ ————————— #shinenight #atelierbrunette #atelierbrunettefabric #atelierbrunetteaddict #jeportecequejecouds #cousumain #thanksimadeit #wip

The theme of my most-liked 2019 makes seems to be pattern hacks and spring/summer clothing ☀️ what a year it has been! I have grown a ton this year with my sewing practice and most importantly with my “sewcial” connections—between joining @bayareasewists and reaching out to Instagram friends I got to meet so many sewing friends in real life this year and that was definitely a highlight for me. I am so grateful for this inspiring and encouraging sewing community and can’t wait to see what 2020 brings! See you all next year 🥳 ———————— #sewcialists #sewcialistsofinstagram #zadiejumpsuit #v9253 #hinterlanddress #gingerjeans #wildergown #seabrightswimmer #cielodress #fringetophack #lovetosew #ilovesewing #youcanhackit #jeportecequejecouds #cousumain #memade #bestnine #bestnine2019

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May Sewing: Swimwear

June 18, 2019hannhamFriday Pattern Company, Peek-a-boo Patterns, Sew a Little Seam, swimwear Leave a comment

If there’s one item in my closet (or my kids’ closet) that I’ll always have multiples of each year, it’s a bathing suit. Continue reading →

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Project: Summer Wedding

June 3, 2019hannhamDresses, summer sewing 3 Comments

I’ve been pretty good so far about following my 2019 sewing goals, but I’ve hit a queue-jumper and I need to deviate from June’s original project. Continue reading →

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