Hello sewing friends! I’m here on the blog today sharing a pattern hack I recently did to boost my wardrobe with a few pieces to wear during my recovery from surgery…and I’m also sharing a tip for those pesky rounded hems. So let’s jump in! I recently had surgery on my neck due to issues with my parathyroid glands. All went to plan and I’m doing well, but I have to admit, the scar was a bit larger and more prominent than I expected. I definitely want to cover it up a bit during the healing process, and I realized that I own very few tops that cover that area of my neck. I don’t really love wearing high neck tops, so I came up with the idea to sew a top that I could convert back to my preferred style once I recover. The pattern I used to do this is the Laundry Day Tee from Love Notions. This pattern is a fan favorite in the sewing community and has been around for more than ten years. I love the style – fitted at the bust but with extra swing at the waist, with lots of sleeve and n...
Hello everyone! I’m very excited to work with Fabric Mart for the first time & be one of their Fabricistas! For my first project, I decided to make Hitomi Kisugi from the classic anime, Cat’s Eye! She’s been on my cosplay list for years! Cat’s Eye is about a trio of sisters, Hitomi, Rui, & Ai, who run their cafe called “Cat’s Eye" in the daytime, but at nighttime they are skilled art thieves known as “Cat’s Eye” (yes the same name!) who steal art and jewelry that belonged to their father. Hitomi’s boyfriend is one of the detectives constantly trying (and failing!) to capture them, while being unaware that Hitomi & her sisters are Cat’s Eye. As Cat’s Eye, she wears a blue bodysuit, but the design varies depending on the series. I decided to make the bodysuit that she wears in the crossover movie, Lupin the 3rd vs Cat's Eye! It’s one of my favorite designs! I first made a mockup using fabrics from my stash and my go to bodysuit pattern. Since Hitomi’s bodysuit has d...