Solitude for Sewing

Hello all! Today I am here with another edition of Stitching Students. This one is about Haylee of the blog Threaded. I read her blog years ago but lost track of it, so when I found her again, it was like, "Oh hey! I remember you!" Haylee's makes are gorgeous and have a beautiful aesthetic. Not to mention how awesome the scenery in the background is! Without anything else, here's Haylee.


Where are you from? USA

At what level of schooling are you? College senior

What are you studying? Dietetics

Why did you choose this? I've had an interest in nutrition since high school, and want to become a metabolic diseases dietitian. Truthfully I have regrets about not doing Fashion Design but it wasn't offered at my school and I had concerns about job prospect in the future. In an ideal world though, I would have gone to New York and studied Fashion Design. :)

How do your studies affect your sewing, or vice versa? How do you balance and manage time effectively? Ugh this …

Hello everyone! So I promised shenanigans in my last post--let's talk those first, and then get to a review! If you're following my Instagram chances are you've already seen my adventures, but have another rendition. . .

The 3rd week in July my mom and I went to upstate New York--the Finger Lake region--for a half-week vacation. There's tons of lakes and waterfalls there--the lakes are long and skinny like fingers (mine in particular), hence the Finger Lakes name. We stayed at a state park near Ithaca, in a cabin, and everything was fine until we woke up at 3:00AM with swooping bats. In the cabin. Eventually they left, and then we escaped. But it turns out we should have tried to catch them, because bats can carry rabies. And since they weren't captured, guess who got the rabies vaccine?!?!
The next night we were transferred to a different cabin, and mice showed up. The rest of the nights were spent in a hotel.

Anyway, the area was really pretty, and there were ton…

Hello everyone; it's been a while! I have lots of shenanigans to tell you about, but those can come later. Today I have the third installment of Stitching Students to share: Maddy of Miss Maddy Sews! I can't remember how I found her, but it was probably through keywords like 'vintage sewing patterns' because a lot of her makes are vintage or vintage-inspired. Her makes are always so classy and elegant, like she belongs in a movie, not to mention how great her hair and make-up look! Without any other spoilers, here's Maddy!

Where are you from?
I hail from Australia.

At what level of schooling are you?
Currently in my second-to-last year of my university degree (so close to finishing now!)

What are you studying?
I’m studying Medicine.

Why did you choose this?
My dad’s a doctor, and pretty much ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to follow in his footsteps. The human body is endlessly fascinating to me, and being able to make a difference in people’s lives is very i…

Hello everyone! I'm back again, this time with another installment of Stitching Students. Today I am presenting the lovely young lady behind the blog Let's Get Sewing! She actually found me first, when she commented on a post, and of course I had to go take a gander at her blog. What she makes is really incredible! She's 14 years old and has created so many intricate, detailed, and sometimes self-drafted makes! Plus she knows her own style so well! It's truly an inspiration. Well, let's get to the interview.

Where are you from?
England

At what level of schooling are you? 
I'm going to be going into year 10, at secondary school, next year.

How do your studies affect your sewing, or vice versa? How do you balance and manage time effectively? (Ugh, I sound like an adult. Wait, I am one. Technically.)
I'm lucky enough to not have too many exams at the moment (my GCSEs don't technically start until next year) so I have lots of sewing time after school. I …

Hello, and welcome to the first installment of the Stitching Students series! Today I am presenting the lovely and talented Lauren of Lady Sewalot. Lauren was actually the first student blogger I ever found, and is the one who (unknowingly) inspired me to start my blog! Lauren's makes are always fresh and fun to read about, and sometimes use unconventional materials! Without further ado, let's get to the interview.


Where are you from?
England

At what level of schooling are you?
University

What are you studying?
I’m going to start my third and final year of a Costume Production degree at drama school in September.

Why did you choose this?
I decided that this was the skill I wanted to put my 10,000 hours into, to become a master of. 

How do your studies affect your sewing, or vice versa? How do you balance and manage time effectively? (Ugh, I sound like an adult. Wait, I am one. Technically.)
My studies are essentially sewing. I work in the costume room at uni from 10-6 Monday to…

Hello! I'm back unusually soon. But I finally got pictures of something I've had done since March...
Presenting: comfy but fashionable elastic-waist pants! They're pretty versatile, as far as casual occasions go.

Pattern: Named Clothing Ninni Culottes


Size: I'm pretty sure I made a size 0. Technically, I would be a size 2 or 4, but there's so much design ease I sized down.


Materials Used: Modal rayon from JoAnn's, from the denim section.


Directions/Construction: It would have been a lot easier if I didn't choose rayon, haha, but I think we know by now I love rayon. I DID use the instructions (gasp, what?!) and they are nice and clear. I messed up one of my pockets-I think it's upside down--but the rest of construction went smoothly, aside from hanging these up to try and hem them evenly.



Alterations: I took an inch off the waist, since I am short. Like I've mentioned before, Named Patterns drafts for a tall girl, which I am not. I think I adjusted the po…