Kalle Shirt Dress: Oh, I just picked this up off the floor
I know that I’m on a winner with a make when even my husband gets it. It was like that with the Kalle shirt dress from Closet Case Patterns. He…
And Mother wore Moneta (and Moneta and Moneta)
Today’s post is a double whammy: I’m going to talk about easing into motherhood as a sewist and, also, about the much-loved Colette Moneta! I recently stumbled across this blog…
This Orsola Dress Ain’t No Plain Jane
My latest make is the Orsola dress and skirt, the newest pattern release from the lovely ladies at By Hand London. I recently caved to the forces of the modern world…
A Birdy Bombshell Swimsuit
This bird-themed beauty is the Bombshell Swimsuit from Closet Case Patterns (view C) and I’m not sure what I am most grateful for – the fact that I have a…
A “Salty” Bettine Dress in Jersey (AKA Bettine + Saltspring)
This is my pattern mash-up version of Bettine from Tilly and the Buttons – a dress I highly recommend for beginners. A perfect first dress, really! This one is made in a…
Sew Japan: Macaron, Sorbetto and a gathered skirt
My little family was lucky enough to take a holiday to Japan last month, visiting Kyoto and Tokyo. So bring on some vacation fabric shopping! Apart from the “how will…
Easy Pleated Skirt: A Fabric Coup de Coeur
One of best moments in life as a sewist is when you walk into a fabric store and fall in love with something entirely unexpected. In this case, that whirlwind…
These are a Few of My Favourite Things
Hi, I’m Beck, and this is what I sew! When I first thought about starting a sewing blog, one of the thoughts holding me back was “but what about all…
My Makes + Musings on Being (and Becoming) a Sewist
I exist as a sewist thanks to the online sewing community. About three years ago, on a lovely Spring Friday afternoon, I was on a news website, intending to check…