brompton handle

Brompton Handle

I made a Brompton handle for Blurple! Husband bought a handle for his and I decided to recreate it in colors appropriate for my bike.

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Free Crochet Pattern – Leafy Scarf

The Leafy Scarf crochet pattern is more of a recipe than a pattern. The main body is a simple leaf motif from My Picot that I embellished with a nice border on the sides.

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The Sorbetto Spree

Many years ago, before Colette Patterns became Seamwork, I downloaded their Sorbetto pattern to make for myself. It is a cute, basic tank top that works up easily. My one problem with it was, I needed to do a Full Bust Adjustment to make it fit. I was intimidated. I shouldn't have been. The first … Continue reading The Sorbetto Spree

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Spoonflower swatches: make scrunchies

I have a ton of swatches for the designs in my shop on Spoonflower. They've been sitting around looking sad in a pile and I finally got some inspiration! SCRUNCHIES!! They are, sadly, back in style for more than getting your hair out of the way to workout. They are simple to make and you … Continue reading Spoonflower swatches: make scrunchies

More shorts! I dub these the “Liberty shorts!”

I made another pair of gym style shorts! The pattern is lovely and works up so quickly, I had to! The original pattern called for Tana Lawn style fabric from Liberty of London. I had a meter in my stash I bought at Yuzawaya Hobby many, many moons ago and never used. The fabric is … Continue reading More shorts! I dub these the “Liberty shorts!”

Nippori: Visit Tokyo Craft Central

One of my FAVORITE parts of Tokyo is Nippori. If you like to craft, it is a fun area to hang out in.

Gym shorts! more work out/hang out attire

The "Me Made" gym clothes trend continues. I made a pair of gym shorts to wear around the house, for working out and sleeping in. Some all-purpose shorts, just for me. I used an adorable, 80's inspired shorts pattern from Purl Soho. I made the Women's version, obviously. Since I didn't know if the design … Continue reading Gym shorts! more work out/hang out attire

Ikea Fabric Bag

I made a skirt! Ikea fabric

Awhile back, I helped a friend of mine with a home decorating project that involved fabric. We covered some wood panels and I made her a cover for her head board, all from the same material. Knowing she had a lot of surface to cover she bought several rolls of the print. She bought way, … Continue reading I made a skirt! Ikea fabric

Nippori Skirt On

I Made a Skirt! Nippori Fabrics

So, on my last trip to Japan (which I may go back and write some posts about), I visited Nippori Textile Town in Tokyo. On all my previous trips, I either had no cash (and Nippori is almost entirely cash only) or most of the stores were closed. You have no idea how frustrating it … Continue reading I Made a Skirt! Nippori Fabrics

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Pillows For the Couch

Many ages ago, I designed some fabric and had it printed by Spoonflower on their eco-canvas fabric. I'm pleased with how the print came out but I never did anything with it. I busted out my sewing machine and finally made something with the fat quarters! Pillows! I know, not groundbreaking crafts by any means but … Continue reading Pillows For the Couch