finished objects

{Finished} Spring Wardrobe Capsule 2022 Edition

Greetings ducklings! I’ve finished my spring wardrobe capsule with mostly thrifted houseware fabrics like sheets, drapes, and tablecloths! I’ve shared all the details in a video on YouTube. I’m covering super-important points such as… Topics... read more

{upcyle} Two Sweater Dresses Remade into Cardigans

One of my favorite sewing projects is upcycling thrifted, closet orphan, and previous me-mades that ended up not getting worn as much as I’d like. For my recent Wardrobe Capsule, I had a sweater dress on hand that was in the ‘to-be-upcycled’... read more

{finished} The Lavender Lounge Duster

Greetings you sweater wearing minxes. This make might win the award for longest-held fabric. This sweater knit has been in my stash forever. A sort of dusty lavender in a maybe 6×6 commercial knit. I’ve never loved it I don’t know why I bought it... read more

{finished} Tina Given’s Patricia Skirt and Tunic

Today I’ve got a few more entries for my Spring Sudoku Wardrobe Capsule, perfect for you sleepy orange kitty cats! This post is a two-for-one… and both of these pieces weren’t in my original plan. Initially I knew I wanted to make my lime green linen... read more

{finished} Perfect Pantaloons

Greetings sea monkeys, you under-rated creatures of the deep. Next in my backlog of finished-not-blogged-makes is my newest favorite pair of pants. (Sorry Blue Jean Baby Bloomers). Meet the perfect pantaloons. This style is by far my favorite if I must have a... read more

{finished} Cashmerette Concord T Pattern Review

OK, let’s establish a baseline. I do not like t-shirts. I think they are dowdy and usually sloppy. I don’t go in for athleisure gear and own two tshirts that I occasionally wear with jeans, but usually are relegated to yoga pant, work from home days that I... read more

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Hi there! I’m Patty. I’m a writer, maker and creative entrepreneur.

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