…sewing, crafting, and occasional time-travel

Three Pairs of Pants (and what I learned making them)

This is the story of how I tried to make one pair of pants and instead, made three. In three different styles.
Fear of a Sad Beige Planet

In which I make the Breeze Shirt by Twig and Tale in a soft lemon yellow, and the Ruby Overalls by Helen’s Closet in a nice fuzzy lavender corduroy.
When Plus Size Representation Sucks

The Big 4+’s issues with plus size representation and inclusive sizing has been an ongoing battle. A battle that seems to spill out onto the independent companies either using the Big 4+ as a template for their own business, or in response to the Big 4’s ambivalence.
Plus Size Sewing Patterns (and where to find them)

n a world where fast-fashion barely fits the lean and svelte without issue, what’s a plus-size person to do? Especially if they want to make their own everyday fantasy wardrobe?
Tartan, Punk and Huge Pockets: the Juniper Dress

here are two – maybe three – things I think about when I think tartan. Myths about Scottish heritage, its ubiquity amongst the snobby set, and punk.
EEW6 – Spinning Ugly Fiber into Attractive Yarn?

I enjoy spinning on occasion, but sometimes I just don’t want to bring out my Schacht-Reeves saxony. The Dreaming Robots Electric Eel Wheel 6, or EEW6, is the perfect solution!
I Made Plus Size Edwardian French Drawers

Edwardian French Drawers. They sound a little exotic, don’t they? All the pictures I’ve seen have featured very shapely, slender ladies sporting shaped flounces frothing at the hem with lace trim.
Junk in the Trunk?

In this week’s video, I investigate the original contents of my antique steamer trunk. Join me as I view family photos from the Edwardian age!
Bloody Wee Stitches: Crocheting Vintage Lace

You would think I’d be done with lace, but you would be wrong.
Knitting a Victorian Shetland Lace Scarf Pattern (in 2020)

In this week’s video, I delve into the world of vintage knitting patterns to make myself a Victorian Shetland Lace Scarf.