what i made: grainline hemlock tee
Friday, July 3, 2020
Easy? Free? Sign me up. Recently made Grainline Studios Hemlock sewing pattern! It's free if you sign up for their newsletter, I believe. I made the cropped version since the long version wasn't quite my taste, but my next version will an in-between length. Fabric is a bamboo knit jersey from Mood!
What I Made: True Bias Lander Pants
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Wow! So much has transpired in our world since we last spoke. I hope you've been able to keep your head above water with all this stress and that you're staying safe. Feels like we may see some real waves of change... don't forget to vote, y'all!!
I've been burrowing my head in sewing projects. In fact, I recently set a limit to no more than one project a week. Now I'm a few projects past this one. This was a fun sew! I got this fabric for $4.99 a yard from Mood, it's an Italian Mother Goose Satin-Faced Stretch Cotton Twill...what a name. Oh, and here is a link to the pattern.
I cut my size based on my body measurements which almost always results in the pattern being too big...much prefer to work from final garment measurements. I had to heavily modify to fit around my waist and hip area. It's kind of the one thing that still mystifies me after all my years of sewing.
Other than that, they turned out pretty cute! I'll still need to take out even more fabric around the hip to get a better fit but I still like them! Not a fan of how quickly this fabric creases, though.
Grainline Studio Linden Sweater
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
I've been a busy little sewing bee! But wow. Can't believe it took me this long to make the Linden Sweater by Grainline Studio! 10/10 will make again. I made a size 6 with no alterations. Will probably make a slightly cropped version next. This striped medium weight knit is from Mood Fabrics, which is probably one of the best fabrics I've purchased from them yet. Perfectly Waldo chic.
Catch the BTS sewing scenes over on my TikTok! No, I can't believe I just said that either.
sweetheart club necklace + wrap dress
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Kinda funny that I don't always remember to post my outfits over here. It's hard to not make this just a port of my Instagram. Or, is my Instagram just a port of my blog? Whatever, I guess it doesn't matter. I've been trying to experiment with some photos that are less "here's me standing in an outfit" so you may find me doing some sort of TikTok photo challenge. Other than that, I've got a slew of projects in the pipeline. And in typical Jade fashion, that means items that are wildly out of season. A thick knit sweater for summer? Yep, sounds good to me!
black bodysuit + miniskirt
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
A while back (pre-Marie Kondo craze) I decided I would organize my fabric scrap box. Well, let me tell you that I'm a bit bummed to be so ~minimal~ in the fabric department. Patiently waiting for some fabric to come in the mail so in the meantime, here's what I wore to sit around at home drinking coffee! You guessed it, San Diego had a beautiful summer day in the middle of spring. Wearing a Zara bodysuit and Lulus skirt (similar) to keep from overheating.
green polka dot dress
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Did the real blogger thing and finally got a remote timer for my iPhone, which I should have done a long time ago. It's been a while since I've shot with a real camera. And what else is one to do in quarantine other than have a mini shoot by yourself on a Saturday morning? Rest assured, yes I did practice after I snapped some photos in this Lulus dress. Have you picked up any new hobbies? Piano is an old one for me that I hope to spend some time improving. 💖
what i made: mccalls #M7974
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Helllllllo! Well, hasn't a lot changed since we last spoke? I've been a good sewing blogger, crafting away and making TikTok videos. In fact, I even made one for this dress. This was my first McCalls digital patterns that they launched recently, for #M7974. Didn't make any modifications to the fit and I made a size 10.
Although, I switched up the construction on the top so that I didn't have to hand stitch the facing around the neckline. I'm terrible at hand sewing.
For those who have the pattern and are interested: Right sides together, machine stitch around the neckline (so, no slipstitch/ladder hand stitch). Clip seam allowance, then turn right side and fold exposed back yolk edge and top stitch. This means that the back yolk will have a visible top stitching instead, which is much much MUCH more preferable for me.
It's been a good distraction from the chaos I suppose. Anyways, I specifically bought this pattern due to it's similarity to this top. I can't wait to make it again in a print!
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