DYW Day 4
I’ve completed two pairs of pants and one top. Today I’ll make the HotPatterns Coco Jacket. I watched Pam Howard’s Craftsy class on sewing with knits and feel prepared. I’m assuming that I can sew it up in the morning […]
Amy Herzog’s Sweater Modifications Class
I took Amy’s Knit to Flatter class last summer, and this year I watched her new class. I bought the associated book last year and made a very nice, well-fitting sweater. I bought several sweaters’ worth of yarn and spent […]
Craftsy Class #10: Sewing Lingerie
I had planned on finishing up my summer classes before Labor Day, naturally, but Craftsy was offering one class free, so I am going to complete an even 10. This class uses Vogue 8888, which includes French knickers, a gown […]
Craftsy Class #9: Sewing Panties
Why make your own panties? Well, this class goes with Beverly Johnson’s bra-making class, which I really enjoyed, and it was offered to me for half price, so what the heck? Also, I can make a set — Johnson suggests […]
Craftsy Class #8: Handmade Sourdough
The teacher of this class is a bit goofy. He uses words like “shaboom” and “skosh” without irony and talks a lot about bringing good energy and positive attitude to your bread. If you sullenly slap it around, it’s not […]