Six pairs of jeans! Today we're investigating the number of jeans that the average American woman owns, in comparison to to the number of Ginger Jeans I've made. It's also a great time for a quick roundup of all six :)
Read MoreProject Wedding Dress, Chapter 3: Padding my Dress Form
Today, I've finally padded out my dress form in preparation for the dress! I've made a quick time lapse video detailing the progress of recreating my measurements in foam, and also found some helpful links if you're looking to pad a form of your own.
Read MoreThe Monthly Draft 3: How Do You Even Sleeve?
In which our blogger finally drafts a perfect sleeve, and proceeds to plan ALL the sleeves. (Also in which we get really nerdy with the sleeve drafting.)
Read MoreA Tank Top Times Three
In Which we discover a sudden affinity for sleevelessness, and create a basic layering piece by necessity.
Read MoreProject Wedding Dress, Chapter 2: Sketches and Plans
In which our intrepid Wedding Dress Maker presents: A sketchbook, some fabric swatches, and a whole lot of planning.
Read MoreThe Sheer Cut-on Sleeve Blouse
Using a vintage draft to recreate a desired silhouette, and ways in which multiple ideas come together to form a plan.
Read MoreGinger Cord Flares: Groovy, Baby!
In which our blogger makes her fifth pair of Ginger Jeans (second pair of flares!) with 1970's inspired twist, and a great amount of attention paid to grain lines. as you do.
Read MoreThe Monthly Draft: Ep 2, A Five Panty Drafting Party
In this episode of The Monthly Draft, we're making undies! I'll show you how to draft a basic block, including a look at stretch factors, and then give you four variations to get you on your way to making a whole drawer full of fabulous panties!
Read MoreProject Wedding Dress, Chapter 1: Research
This week, I've posted a new update on the progress of my handmade wedding dress! I went shopping for dresses, found styles that I liked, didn't like, and was surprised by, and now I'm finally ready to start the fun part! (Just kidding, it's really ALL the fun part)
Read MoreA Cosy Longline Cardigan
In which our blogger finally overcomes procrastination and makes a quick longline cardigan... just in time for summer.
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