Using various scraps of viscose linen noil leftover from other projects, I pieced together a color-blocked version of the Burnside Bibs pattern from Sew House Seven.
Overall, I Sew Overalls
Overalls are a recurring theme in my sewing projects. Again and again, when my mind starts imagining what to make next, I gravitate to Things With Straps.
PO40 This Week: Sew New & Haircuts!
New this week on PO40: My sewjo is back and I’ve got a new pair of joggers as a result. And HAIR! I finally got my haircut!
Closet Wrangling in a Backless Dress
With the closet thoroughly wrangled, I turn my attention to making new favorites, like the backless dress I made using Sew House 7’s Bridgetown dress pattern.
Summer Sunset in a Silk Dress
They say the sun is setting on Seattle’s summer. And here I’ve just discovered my favorite summer dress—the Montavilla by Sew House Seven. I made it using vintage silk fabric from CircaFabrics. And now I’m looking out the window hoping for a few more summery days.
Paper Bag Waist Breaks the Rules with a Zen-like Glee
There is something about a paper bag waist that intrigues me. Maybe it’s because it’s a rule-breaker. To create a paper bag waist, I scrunch a bunch of fabric around the smallest part of my waist and cinch it there with a belt. It creates bulk in a place I usually try to make look smaller. And yet, here I am, wearing pants with a paper bag waist.