emilyWools

the end of may.

May 31, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

here’s a garden update. i can’t believe its about to be june!

Denver, CO.

May 28, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

I went to Denver this past weekend and visited the best store I’ve ever been to: Fancy Tiger Crafts. I am almost glad I don’t live nearby because I would spend SO.MUCH.MONEY there if I did. I tried to not go crazy, but I am SO EXCITED to do stuff with this pattern (and also peep the liberty sale fabric i got):

window boxes.

May 15, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

flower update!!!

the impatiens are about to bloom– should be huge white blossoms. can’t wait!

quick update!

May 10, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

plane trip means I get some knitting time in!! I’ve been so busy w other stuff that the sweater has fallen off my radar. hopefully this is the kick I need to finish this thing!!

extra living space.

April 22, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

i love warm weather because it adds two living spaces to our house: the front porch and the “back yard.” we are city dwellers so a back yard doesn’t mean quite the same thing that it meant to me growing up in the woods, but i spent a lot of time cleaning up and planting this weekend. im looking forward to documenting progress throughout the summer!

the view from Saturday.

April 7, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWools1 Comment

nothing has made me happier over the past few Saturdays than waking up early, sewing, and going for a long run when it warms up outside. and now…. wiksten the second, washed and pressed:

this guy is a thrifted-fabric tank, with a slightly embellished pocket. i used grainline’s very helpful tutorial for the bias tape. i highly recommend it… this garment looks Profesh.

reversible dress.

April 3, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

here is a reversible version of the wiksten dress. if i did it again i would:
1. add pockets
2. make the bias tape wider (its meant to cover one layer of fabric, not two).
3. add a gathered waist elastic band

sneaky peek.

April 1, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

pre hem, pre tulle.

houston, we have a bodice.

March 25, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

slipstitching the yoke to the bodice is slow but nice because we can watch deadwood while i do it. i had to completely make the yoke twice– the first time i was careless and nothing lined up correctly. second time through i was vigilant with measuring and now its perfect.

darts.

March 22, 2013May 14, 2016 emilyWoolsLeave a comment

sewing is different than knitting in that you have to set aside time for it, its much less quick to pick up and its not really possible to make it portable. at least, at this stage of the game it is.

here’s some pinned darts on my lining fabric.

currently audiobook-ing: the year of the flood by margaret atwood.