Sew-cial Katie

07/22/2024

7 weeks today and bub will finally nap for a good chunk of time in his bassinet! Now I can finally alter the bedsheet dress I made last year, to be breastfeeding friendly with some snaps.... Much needed with this week's heatwave!

02/24/2024

A most excellent date night!

01/15/2024

Elastic panels on my pants! I'm at that awkward stage of pregnancy where none of my pants fit, but my belly isn't QUITE big enough to hold up maternity pants. So I've added some elastic panels to the waistband of a pair of pants to hopefully hold me for a few more weeks!

12/31/2023

Now that Christmas is over, and Grandma is now in Mexico wearing these, I can share my last sewing project before our big move in November. A couple of caftan/muumuus!

Although it's a really simple garment to make, it was difficult to make them while dealing with first trimester nausea and exhaustion, but I did it! And I think I'll be making myself a breastfeeding friendly version, since babe will be arriving just before summer hits.

12/12/2023

Since moving, my sewing setup is VERY makeshift.... We don't have room for my desk, so it's in the shed while I try to sell it... And I'm currently sewing while sitting on our spare bed, using a night stand for the machine. Plus the ironing board is in the soon-to-be nursery for the time being, as there's too many boxes in this room!

11/08/2023

Working on a Christmas present really quick so that I can pack up all of my sewing stuff before our move next weekend!

Can't show the finished product for a while because the recipient follows me, but I'm excited for how it's going to turn out!

09/27/2023

A few years ago, someone was giving away some boxes of sewing patterns for free. Obviously I grabbed them, but they've been in my sewing room closets ever since.

But looks like I can finally use one! Making a quick mock-up with an old sheet to make sure it fits right (according the measurements it miiiiiight be a bit small) and then I'll be able to make my blanket coat!

09/25/2023

MEGA thrift score!
I went to VV on a whim this afternoon, sort of hoping for some fall decor. Instead I scored big in the fabric dept! About 6m of beautiful suiting fabric for $10 (which I already have a project in mind for) and this tapestry blanket! Plus, I donated some random stuff so I had a 20% off coupon.

The suiting is going to become the flowy fall midi skirt of my dreams, and the blanket is going to become a cozy jacket!

I feel like I won the thrifting lottery!

09/22/2023

08/29/2023

Quick little alteration this afternoon!
Got this cute linen dress for super cheap but didn't love the way it fit my bust. Couple of quick seams up the side and it fits great!

07/14/2023

I'm back, baby!

I've left the teaching profession(not gonna get into it, but it's a whole story...) And while I now have a ton of time on my hands as an unemployed gremlin, I'm bringing this page (and my sewing skills) back onto the market!

I'm going to keep this pretty casual for now, so if there's something you want to have made or something on Pinterest/IG/TikTok that you've seen, and HAVE TO HAVE! send me a message! My creative juices are starting to flow and I need an outlet!

07/13/2023

Being both thrifty and crafty can be fun!
I wanted a lightweight dress for lounging around the house in... But I couldn't find what I wanted, and fabric is freaking expensive! So ... $3 thrift store bed sheet, a free download pattern and an afternoon got me this super cute number!

I had to be a little strategic with some old wear spots, and had to add gussets to the bust, but the sash is just the top wide hem, so was stupidly easy to make (cut off?).

Also, for those of you who've followed me for a while, I've now left teaching (that's a whole other story...) And I have a ton of time on my hands, so my hiatus is over! If anyone wants something made, send me a DM and we can work something out!