DIY: Knit Wheat Infinity Scarf and Free Pattern by Tin Can Knits

Knit Wheat Infinity Scarf and Free Pattern by Tin Can Knits

My pink Wheat Infinity Scarf is the first knit item I made in twenty years! I used the free Wheat Scarf pattern by Tin Can Knits. This Canadian knitting duo published a whole collection of easy knitting patterns designed for beginners like myself.

DIY: Ginkgo Crescent and Free Pattern by Jade Keaney

I generally have trouble selecting patterns for my next project, but the Ginkgo Crescent free pattern is an easy choice. I love little shawls and find I wear them the most out of all my knit projects. Also, I love knitwear that works outdoors as well as indoors. The free pattern by Jade Keaney is […]

DIY: Vogue V9167 Notch Neck Princess Seam Dress

Vogue V9167 Notch Neck Princess Seam Dress

I sewed V9167, a notch-neck princess seam dress, for a wedding this spring. To make V9167, I used a floral yellow and white stretch cotton sateen print from Fabricland. I made view E in size 18 with a D cup, but could probably have just used the C cup. The pattern has multiple cup sizes […]

DIY: Butterick B6204 Cotton Sateen Surplice Dress

Butterick B6204 Cotton Sateen Surplice Dress

I made View A of the B6204 dress for Tomiko. Unfortunately this pattern is now out of print. We picked up a stretch cotton sateen fabric in a beautiful rich blue and white leaf print from Fabricland. I used B6204 from my pattern stash; it is a great pattern because it has multiple cup sizes. […]

DIY: Vogue V9053 Deep V Dress in Rayon Challis

Vogue V9053 Deep V Dress

I sewed V9053 out of pink rayon challis for the wedding we attended this spring. V9053 is a lined, sleeveless dress that has a close-fitting bodice, deep V-neckline, gathers at shoulders and waist, waistband, flared skirt and back zipper. A narrow hem finishes the bottom.