MADE: Pilvi Coat
I've long been a fan of Lotta's style - not just her fabric and surface design, but her seemingly effortless personal style. Naturally, I was excited to dig into this book - an apparel sewing book with patterns for key pieces to build a versatile wardrobe (and fun accessories as well). It's the type of book that you really should sit down with and look through from front to back to get the whole picture. (Stop by the shop to check out our copy if you haven't already - sale copies should be arriving later this month.)
My first project? The short version of the Pilvi Coat...
MADE: Stowe Bag
Once upon a time when I had wee ones and knitting won the contest for Craft That Feeds My Soul I remember seeing the Fringe Supply Company's project bags referenced on popular knitting blogs. These bags always sold out instantly, or what seemed like instantly to me because, listen people, I did not have a smartphone when my first kid arrived. Instagram wasn't a thing. I had to walk barefoot uphill to the computer. Both ways.
I kid, but these bags were very popular and I never managed to get one before they stopped selling them. Fast forward and here we are during a time in which sewing is the craft that's winning most of my creative time. I still wanted one of those bags. So, when Spool received notice of this pattern partnership between Grainline Studio and Fringe Supply Co., we knew it was a perfect match and we didn't hesitate for one second to carry the Stowe bag pattern. Good things come to those who wait!
This bag pattern features two sizes and both versions have lots of great pockets for all of your crafty wares. It's absolutely perfect for stashing your latest knitting project, toting your sewing tools to and from a class or your weekly maker gathering.
Generally, I'm not one to go the cutesy route when it comes to prints, but I don't know, the small creatures and the small bag size let me get away with it in a great way, don't you think? These canvas prints are from The Tinies Collection and I'm smitten with them! The possibilities are endless though with fabric and binding choices. I'm already planning out the large size bag.
The pattern is listed as one that an advanced beginner can tackle and the "advanced" part is the application of the bias binding on a curve, but go slow and you'll be fine! Cute and useful bags await!
Not so sure you are ready to tackle this alone? Join us for our Stowe Bag class and we'll guide you every step of the way!
MADE: Wiksten Tova Dress in Nani Iro Brushed Cotton
Just as I’m sure Summer has made an early arrival…brrr, where’s my scarf?! And some cozy flannel, please. That’s okay, it just means I’ll get a little more wear out of this Nani Iro number before summer truly arrives. This is the Tova in dress length, which is really more of a tunic length for […]
MADE: Myrtle Dress in Cotton Lawn
When the Colette Myrtle pattern was released late last Summer, I knew rather quickly that I wanted to make one. As Michelle was stitching her knit version (and raving about it) I quickly followed behind, only I wanted to go with a woven fabric. I chose one of the cotton lawn prints from Cotton + […]
MADE: Triangle Quilt
Finally sharing a quilt! This has been complete for a couple months now and people have been asking about it, so here it is… I started this quilt for my son just over a year ago. Not to suggest that it took nearly that long to actually make it – surely it did not. Rather, […]
MADE: On The Go Organizer – Little Artist Version
This sewing pattern has become a favorite to make for gifts. It’s the On The Go Organizer from Gingercake, a versatile soft notebook that you can customize and make your own. My latest versions are for my boys. They frequently use them around the house, but they’re ideal for grabbing and going – be prepared for a wait […]
MADE: Runaround Bag
Bags. I feel like I should be using a more alluring word when talking about this, but…there is something really, really satisfying about making bags. For me, anyway. I think it’s the neatly finished details. And the pockets. (Oddly enough, the same things that make me love a hand sewn garment!) The fabric love goes […]
