Thread Theory is my go to menswear sewing pattern company. I’ve made their Jedediah Pants and Comox Trunks several times over. The monogrammed travel pouch I made last year was a free tutorial from their blog. Their patterns are well drafted and the instructions are clear. The Fairfield Button-up Shirt was no exception.
Continue reading “Dad’s Fairfield Button-up| Thread Theory”
In the last 3 months I have acquired four beautiful indoor plants. But the plastic pots they came in aren’t so beautiful. However, those fancy ~*aesthetic*~ ceramic pots can be pricey $$$. So decided to make my own planter pot covers!
The navy blue and white fabric is a midweight canvas cotton and the off-white lining is a lightweight cotton. Both second-hand finds!
I have made a tutorial for this pattern for anyone who wants to give it a go. This pattern creates a reversible planter pot cover! Continue reading “DIY planter pot cover | Tutorial | Free pattern”
One of my sewing goals for this year is to work on upcycling and refashioning my growing collection of thrifted items. The first refashion for the year is this project. Continue reading “Skirt to Summer top | refashion”
I only bought the Ogden Cami pattern from True Bias 2 months ago and I’ve already used it to make 4 camisoles!
This is an easy sewing project for sewists of all levels. It’s also a great stash buster!
I made a couple of these for my mum for her birthday earlier this month. One in a floral print fabric and another in silk satin. This would make a great last minute Christmas gift too! Continue reading “DIY head wrap headband | Tutorial”
I found this vintage men’s shirt in a Red Cross shop for $5. What I liked about the shirt was the print, buttons and feel of the fabric. However, it was definitely a dated style with an elastic waistband and pockets. It even possibly had shoulder pads as there were velcro strips on the inside at the shoulders. Continue reading “Vintage men’s shirt to women’s blouse | refashion”
This travel pouch was an anniversary gift for my boyfriend. Thread Theory has a free tutorial on their blog. Their tutorial shows you how to make a lined box-shaped zippered pouch with an optional handle.
