PATTERN: Simplicity S9896 I love making jackets. The styling on the packet is hideous, but I liked the bones so did my own twist on it. #simplicitypatterns #garmentmaking #s9896 #thrifted #sustainable #handmade #handsewn #wasteless #slowfashion #slowliving #underconsumptioncore #ranchcore #sewist #memade #westernstyle #mountainwear #countrystyle #natural #secondhand #outlawstyle #prairiestyle #pioneerstyle #upcycledclothing

STYLED: Same as previous. I will come up with something more creative in time! #s9896 #thrifted #sustainable #handmade #handsewn #wasteless #slowfashion #slowliving #underconsumptioncore #ranchcore #sewist #memade #westernstyle #mountainwear #countrystyle #natural #secondhand #outlawstyle #prairiestyle #pioneerstyle #upcycledclothing

Another undocumented make for your viewing pleasure 🤪 also a vintage pattern from @simplicity_creative_group #s9896 a Jiffy pattern. And it was! It’s only two pieces. I made view 1, no sash. The fabric was a super stretchy knit and it kind of grew after cutting it out, so I had to pull it up by the shoulders. Yes, I used a stabilizer in the seam. Anyway, it worked out fine. The instructions said to just fold down the neckline and armholes and stitch, I did that on the arms but did a band on the neckline instead and I’m very happy with it. I also raised where the elastic waist went and I think it’s a bit more modern without the blousing effect. Using up stash fabric from @joann_stores #youcanhackit #sewyourstash #offwithherstash #sewingwithknits #vintagesewingpatterns #sewover50 #jiffypatterns #ithaspockets

GARMENT: Materials:🧵 • Main fabric is from a thrifted wool blanket and the upper sleeves and pocket are from a thrifted velvet curtain (I had some scraps left over as I originally made fall throw pillows). • The bias binding is made from a thrifted pair of pyjama pants Praise must be given to @hibuckyhandmade, who is a huge inspiration to me. Her use of colour, pattern and fabric for her jackets/coats are just *chef’s kiss. Process: 🪡 • I absolutely LOVE this pattern, it’s so well designed and comes together easily. Or it would’ve done, if I hadn’t chosen a stretchy wool (there were nearly tears). I have very little experience with knit fabrics, and this did not encourage me to learn 😂. I will try this pattern again in a different, non-stretch, fabric. #s9896 #thrifted #sustainable #handmade #handsewn #wasteless #slowfashion #slowliving #underconsumptioncore #ranchcore #sewist #memade #westernstyle #mountainwear #countrystyle #natural #secondhand #outlawstyle #prairiestyle #pioneerstyle #upcycledclothing

#makefive2025 Since MakeNine challenge has been a bit too challenging for me in the past - my mind changes with my mood in what I want to sew (this year I made it to 4 pre-planned makes) I figured 5 makes for 2025 is more my groove. Thanks to @rochelle.handmade.designs for putting these boards and support groups together so we can get it done! A little intro page and all the patterns I've selected for each due date to keep us on track. First pattern of the year will be a '70s reproduction top and shorts #mccalls8493 💗 Happy sewing y'all! #M8493 Vintage 70s Set #S9610 Resortwear Set #B6296 Pajama Set #ME2080 Athleisure/Tennis dress and cropped hoodie #S9896 Quilted Motor Jacket #sewingpatterns #butterickpatterns #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #sewistsofinstagram #sewingismysuperpower #simplicitypatterns #mccallspatterns #knowmesewingpatterns #sewingproject #sewingplans #sewinspired

Did you see the Super Bowl last night? The players were serving looks and scoring style points! Here’s a recap of some of our favorite looks from last night plus some sewing pattern inspo so that you can make your own! SEW THE LOOK featuring: Jalen Hurts #V2039 Patrick Mahomes #V8988 Travis Kelce #ME2118 Kendrick Lamar #S9896 Serena Williams #M8410 and #M8248 Saquan Barkley #M8393 DeAndre Hopkins #M8137 Charles Omenihu #M8133 Nikko Remigio #V2022 and #ME2024 #superbowl #superbowlfashion #menswear #mensstyle #diystyle #sewthelook #thelookforless #menssewing

2024 sewing round up!! Really proud of the new skills I have learnt this year including: buttons/buttonholes, invisible zippers and serging. Every single item I make is from thrifted, secondhand fabrics, because there is PLENTY of cloth in the world and we don’t need to be producing more! I’ve used bedsheets, curtains, blankets and tablecloths. Patterns/details 1: self drafted full circle skirt. Fabric is thrifted Ikea 100% cotton paisley duvet cover 2. Simplicity #s8014 dress. Fabric is thrifted vintage JC Penney flannel bedsheet. Suede boots thrifted 3. Top is Simplicity #s9791. Fabric is thrifted paisley cotton tablecloth. Jeans are new from River Island (one of the only new purchases made this year) 4. Simplicity #s9759 pullover. Fabric is a thrifted camouflage quilt. Cowboy boots are thrifted Durango 5. Self drafted mash up of Simplicity #s9749. Fabric is a thrifted tablecloth. 6. Self drafted jacket made from a thrifted (damaged) quilt #quiltjacket. I selected the areas that were the least damaged and fixed up any holes. 7. Simplicity #s9896 jacket. Fabric is a vintage wool blanket and scrap black and white checked cotton from pyjama pants. This was murder to make 😂. 8. Simplicity #s9327 dress. Fabric is thrifted white cotton bedsheet. LOVED this pattern. Had to do an #fba to accommodate my tiddies. Belt is thrifted. 9. McCalls #m7950 dress. Fabric is thrifted Waverley cotton curtains. I’m obsessed with this dress and wear it all the time in summer. Cowboy boots are thrifted. 10. Vogue #v1994 jumpsuit. Fabric is thrifted cotton canvas. I use this mainly for gardening. Or if I need to be a Ghostbuster. 11. McCalls #m7937 top. Fabric is thrifted Cotton pillowcase. There’s an udders joke here somewhere! Jeans are also new River Island (I bought 4 pairs in different colours because they fit amazing and I will wear them forever) 12. McCalls #m8343 coat. Fabric is a 100% wool thrifted vintage Hudson’s Bay blanket. It is also lined and SO warm. 13. Simplicity S9692 coat. Made from a thrifted wool blanket and leftover sherpa fabric. Quilted lining with vintage cotton fabric. This is probably the best thing i’ve ever made. I wear it all the time.