Of the ten garments I'm wearing today I made five (counting a pair of socks as one garment). My grandmother made a sixth (approx 22 years ago) and my aunt a seventh (approx 18 years ago).
Of the remaining three garments, one was bought second hand, one from an ethical clothing company, and one from a cancer fundraiser.
I'm happy with the direction my wardrobe is moving in. Also I am nice and warm, wearing four wool garments (three knitted, one crocheted) and two of flannelette.
#clothing #MeMade #sewing #knitting #crochet

Turned another child's single duvet into clothing. This time a dress from Style Arc (Trinnie using the extension pack options). I need to work on a better way of doing gathers as I'm not a huge fan of how the bottom tier (the longest) turned out. But a good bit of silliness for a wearable toile.


#dressmaking #DressmakersOfPixelfed #ISewMyClothes #IMakeMyOwnClothes #Sewists #Sewcialists #SewistsOfPixelfed #SewSewSew #SewingPattern #SustainableFashion #sewing #handmade #HandmadeWithLove #MeMade #HandmadeUK #sewers #SewersOfPixelfed #PixelfedSewers #HandmadeFashion

Studio Tunic finally made it out of the WIP pile! I started this months ago but hit a snag when all the neck and armhole facings were 2cm short (at least I am consistent). Switched to bias binding; made my own from a batch of fat quarters I had for a pillow project that never materialized. Seams are Frenched and all the bias binding is understitched. It is sturdy! I'm still not sure about the fit; it's a bit larger than it needs to be but I think it will work with boots and a bit of styling. Made from thrift store linen. I am pleased with this make. I made the most of the long weekend and sewed jersey covers for four yoga bolsters (so soft - I wish I had done this sooner), repaired a tank top, finished the arms holes in a dress I had modified, and repaired a skirt hem.

I have another pattern waiting in the wings and some more second hand fabric in my stash! Onward!

#Sewing #StudioTunic #BiasBinding #MeMade #IMadeThis

Look at it.
Look at the thing i made. With my own two hands (and a sewing machine). With deadstock fabric from Paris. It's broderie anglaise.
Look at the fit. I self drafted that mofo, that's why. It sits perfectly under the arm, just so you know.
It has a shadow sleeve.
It swooshes.
It's perfect.

I'm never as uncertain as when I'm in the trenches of a sewing project ... and never as confident and euphoric as when it turns out good 😅


#memade #sewing #sewist #handmade #dressmaking #lace #broderieanglaise #selfdrafted #prettydress #summerdress

Scrap fabric bucket hat! I've always felt i look a right egg in any hats, but i love the shade they give so i'm gradually getting used to them. This is my first bucket hat ever, self-made or otherwise. Idk maybe it looks okay on my egg head? 😂 the hat itself turned out so cute, especially with the broderie anglaise on one side and mint green on the other. It's the free bucket hat pattern from Mood, but with the modification of making it fully reversible.

#sewing #sewist #memade #handmade #crafting #buckethat #summerwear #broderieanglaise #scrapproject

Lyocell (brand name Tencel) is a wonderful fabric for summer - it's drapey and breathable, with a cool hand. But what exactly is it? In Episode 181: Lyocell/Tencel, we answer these questions, plus much more!⁠
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🧵 How does it go from plant matter (usually wood) to finished fabric?⁠
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🧵 What is the difference between lyocell/Tencel and rayon?⁠
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🧵 What are the best garments to sew with it?⁠
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We love this fabric! What have you made from lyocell/Tencel?⁠
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📸: Rosewater Tencel Twill in Firecracker/Pink from Blackbird Fabrics
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How to cut and press double gauze (without losing those lovely crinkles!): ⁠
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Step 1: Pre-wash and dry your fabric.⁠
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Step 2: Use a steamy iron to remove any major folds. Either lift and set down the iron on those spots (not running it over the fabric) or just use the steam and finger press the big folds out. Try to preserve the crinkly texture as much as you can!⁠
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Step 3: Cut out your pattern pieces!⁠
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Keeping the crinkles in will give you a better idea of how the final garment will fit. Use your iron minimally, or just finger press it! Part of the beauty of double gauze is crinkliness, so it makes sense to work with it. ⁠
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Listen to Episode 231: Double Gauze for lots more tips!⁠
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📸: Organic Cotton Double Gauze in Sweet Pea from ⁠Blackbird Fabrics
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Give yourself time to cut ✂️✨⁠
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You know when people say things like, "Woodworking is 90% sanding?" Well, sewing is at least 30% cutting, and that's okay! In Episode 189: Cutting Patterns and Fabric, Helen said that she would get so frustrated in her early sewing days by how long the cutting part took. But now, she gives cutting the space and time it needs to be done well. And it helps to pair it with something fun, like calling a friend or watching TV. ⁠
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Have you ever felt annoyed by how long cutting takes? What do you do to make it through?⁠
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#LoveToSewPodcast #WeLoveToSew #SewingPodcast #HandmadeWardrobe #MeMadeEveryday #MeMade #Sewing #HandmadeFashion #Handmade #Sew #Sewcialists #ISew #MakersGonnaMake #SewingLove #IndieSewing #MakersCommunity