• Just two little thread tails to weave in on this beauty and she’s done! I might give it another wet-blocking to shape the neckline as well. I mean, it’s not like I’m in any rush to wear it, seeing as it was near 100 degrees today! 😂 #dividepullover #btinthewild #brooklyntweed #finishingsweatersinsummer #summerknitting #knitting Pattern by: @the_other_emily Pattern available from @brooklyntweed Yarn is #brooklyntweedarbor
    Just two little thread tails to weave in on this beauty and she’s done! I might give it another wet-blocking to shape the neckline as well. I mean, it’s not like I’m in any rush to wear it, seeing as it was near 100 degrees today! 😂 #dividepullover #btinthewild #brooklyntweed #finishingsweatersinsummer #summerknitting #knitting Pattern by: @the_other_emily Pattern available from @brooklyntweed Yarn is #brooklyntweedarbor
  • Watching “Anne with an E” on Netflix with these two monsters and finishing knitting my #dividepullover #mollythedog #mistermuscles #mycouchcompanions
    Watching “Anne with an E” on Netflix with these two monsters and finishing knitting my #dividepullover #mollythedog #mistermuscles #mycouchcompanions
  • I don’t think I’ve ever shared our wedding photos before, so indulge me while I’m feeling sentimental! Here’s a full-length view of my dress. I still think this dress was very pretty. I had taught myself to sew by this point but was much too intimidated to tackle a wedding dress. I remember feeling really lost about what to do for my dress and was thinking I’d just order something from Etsy when my sister and mom basically strong-armed me into going wedding dress shopping with them while I was home visiting one summer. After trying on a few really laughably “not-me” dresses in the very first bridal boutique we went to my mom and sister both mentioned that they always thought my style was more “old-fashioned”. I saw something click with the sales lady and she came back with this dress. In my size. Deciding on my dress was actually the easiest part of planning my wedding! 😂 I love the lace overlay, cap sleeve and v-neck and the godets that give it that 30’s shape. I honestly think if I had to do my wedding over I’d probably keep this dress. Oh, and I’d keep the groom too.
    I don’t think I’ve ever shared our wedding photos before, so indulge me while I’m feeling sentimental! Here’s a full-length view of my dress. I still think this dress was very pretty. I had taught myself to sew by this point but was much too intimidated to tackle a wedding dress. I remember feeling really lost about what to do for my dress and was thinking I’d just order something from Etsy when my sister and mom basically strong-armed me into going wedding dress shopping with them while I was home visiting one summer. After trying on a few really laughably “not-me” dresses in the very first bridal boutique we went to my mom and sister both mentioned that they always thought my style was more “old-fashioned”. I saw something click with the sales lady and she came back with this dress. In my size. Deciding on my dress was actually the easiest part of planning my wedding! 😂 I love the lace overlay, cap sleeve and v-neck and the godets that give it that 30’s shape. I honestly think if I had to do my wedding over I’d probably keep this dress. Oh, and I’d keep the groom too.
  • Seven years ago, today. Best decision ever. Love you, Nick. @bobbies_dupont #babiesmarryingbabies
    Seven years ago, today. Best decision ever. Love you, Nick. @bobbies_dupont #babiesmarryingbabies
  • I wanted to sew a quick, cute sundress because it’s been a crazy hot, humid summer and basically the only thing that should be touching my body is the lightest, floatiest scrap of fabric. Obviously. So I picked a princess seamed pattern with about 1,000 buttons. Then I decided to go nutso pattern-matching my fabric, which kind of didn’t need it. Then I decided to construct a full lining on the off chance my fashion fabric goes a bit see-through when I stand in front of a bright window, or, say, the setting sun. Like you do. Then I didn’t want to re-thread my serger so I frenched my seams. At this rate my quick, easy sundress will be finished this autumn. And this is why I have no social life (but I kinda like it that way!) #sewing #behindthescenessewing #inprogress #wip #byhandlondonsabrina
    I wanted to sew a quick, cute sundress because it’s been a crazy hot, humid summer and basically the only thing that should be touching my body is the lightest, floatiest scrap of fabric. Obviously. So I picked a princess seamed pattern with about 1,000 buttons. Then I decided to go nutso pattern-matching my fabric, which kind of didn’t need it. Then I decided to construct a full lining on the off chance my fashion fabric goes a bit see-through when I stand in front of a bright window, or, say, the setting sun. Like you do. Then I didn’t want to re-thread my serger so I frenched my seams. At this rate my quick, easy sundress will be finished this autumn. And this is why I have no social life (but I kinda like it that way!) #sewing #behindthescenessewing #inprogress #wip #byhandlondonsabrina
  • Nick & Shadow ❤️ @bobbies_dupont
    Nick & Shadow ❤️ @bobbies_dupont
  • Well, we had our first major heartbreak today as beekeepers. 🐝💔 Warning: the last picture is a little gross, so swipe with caution. Our hive was infested with wax moth larvae, which eat the comb and basically cause massive destruction to your hive. Unfortunately the best remedy is prevention, but it was too late for that with our hive. When we opened our hive there were hardly any bees left and it was a maggoty, worm-ridden mess with crumbling comb and oozing honey. We removed the boxes that had the worst infestation, reducing our hive from 4 boxes to 1! We weren’t sure if we had a queen left, but at the last minute we spotted her crawling on a blade of grass. However she looked like a young queen, and the hive is so weak I’m not sure she’ll stick around. The comb that was left in the bottom box didn’t appear to have much brood in it, if any at all. And there were still some worms left we were unable to get out. I think our only hope of this hive surviving is if there are enough bees left to get rid of the remaining wax moth larvae and for that queen to GET TO WORK making some babies! Otherwise, we’ll have to start fresh next spring. But I’ll say this - we learned A LOT! This was especially upsetting for me as I have a deep, pathological fear of worms, maggots, and squirmy dudes in general. But what kind of 🐝 mama would I be if I abandoned them in their hour of need?? #beekeeping #warrehive #ilovebees #waxmoths #waxmothsareassholes
    Well, we had our first major heartbreak today as beekeepers. 🐝💔 Warning: the last picture is a little gross, so swipe with caution. Our hive was infested with wax moth larvae, which eat the comb and basically cause massive destruction to your hive. Unfortunately the best remedy is prevention, but it was too late for that with our hive. When we opened our hive there were hardly any bees left and it was a maggoty, worm-ridden mess with crumbling comb and oozing honey. We removed the boxes that had the worst infestation, reducing our hive from 4 boxes to 1! We weren’t sure if we had a queen left, but at the last minute we spotted her crawling on a blade of grass. However she looked like a young queen, and the hive is so weak I’m not sure she’ll stick around. The comb that was left in the bottom box didn’t appear to have much brood in it, if any at all. And there were still some worms left we were unable to get out. I think our only hope of this hive surviving is if there are enough bees left to get rid of the remaining wax moth larvae and for that queen to GET TO WORK making some babies! Otherwise, we’ll have to start fresh next spring. But I’ll say this - we learned A LOT! This was especially upsetting for me as I have a deep, pathological fear of worms, maggots, and squirmy dudes in general. But what kind of 🐝 mama would I be if I abandoned them in their hour of need?? #beekeeping #warrehive #ilovebees #waxmoths #waxmothsareassholes
  • ⚡️BLAST FROM THE PAST⚡️ I pulled this silk habotai blouse I made from the #v1170 Rachel Comey pattern out today and gave her a spin! The fabric is the most gorgeous, butterfly-wing-light silk from @tessutifabrics And the pairing of this pattern and fabric really challenged my sewing skills at the time. That photo on the left was from April 2012, when I was just a young marshmallow of a pudding face! That was my first year of marriage, and shortly after quitting my gallery position in Houston to come work full time in Galveston. I had only recently discovered the online sewing community and I was brimming with creative energy for this craft. I still have that RTW skirt. Today, on the right, I paired the blouse with my current go-to’s, my brown linen #persephonepants I’ve also added about 15 inches of hair, several rounds of highlights, and some crinkles around my eyes and mouth. I’m still in Galveston, still working that same job, still married (thank god! Plz don’t leave me @bobbies_dupont !) and still sewing!! The power of my handmade wardrobe to connect me to my past and present selves is one of the things I cherish most about it. Not only can I reflect on the times I’ve worn this blouse, but also my experience making it - who I was then, what were my struggles, and what I learned. Do you pull out old makes in order to take a trip down memory lane? #sewing #imakemyclothes #handmade @mccallpatterncompany #blastfromthepast
    ⚡️BLAST FROM THE PAST⚡️ I pulled this silk habotai blouse I made from the #v1170 Rachel Comey pattern out today and gave her a spin! The fabric is the most gorgeous, butterfly-wing-light silk from @tessutifabrics And the pairing of this pattern and fabric really challenged my sewing skills at the time. That photo on the left was from April 2012, when I was just a young marshmallow of a pudding face! That was my first year of marriage, and shortly after quitting my gallery position in Houston to come work full time in Galveston. I had only recently discovered the online sewing community and I was brimming with creative energy for this craft. I still have that RTW skirt. Today, on the right, I paired the blouse with my current go-to’s, my brown linen #persephonepants I’ve also added about 15 inches of hair, several rounds of highlights, and some crinkles around my eyes and mouth. I’m still in Galveston, still working that same job, still married (thank god! Plz don’t leave me @bobbies_dupont !) and still sewing!! The power of my handmade wardrobe to connect me to my past and present selves is one of the things I cherish most about it. Not only can I reflect on the times I’ve worn this blouse, but also my experience making it - who I was then, what were my struggles, and what I learned. Do you pull out old makes in order to take a trip down memory lane? #sewing #imakemyclothes #handmade @mccallpatterncompany #blastfromthepast
  • Switched my boning out to spiral steel bones in this corset mock-up, and I’m much happier with the fit and shape of that bust. This is still less than half the amount of bones that will be in the finished corset, so I think that will smooth out some of those wrinkles. But I have to admit, I really love how curvy this is looking! I’m not entirely sure it’s an historically accurate shape, but it’s far and away the most comfortable corset I’ve made to date, and that’s worth a lot in my opinion! I have a few tiny adjustments I need to make to the pattern, and then it’s time to pick fabric and trims! #victorianundergarments #victoriancostume #corset #corsetmaking #historicalcostume
    Switched my boning out to spiral steel bones in this corset mock-up, and I’m much happier with the fit and shape of that bust. This is still less than half the amount of bones that will be in the finished corset, so I think that will smooth out some of those wrinkles. But I have to admit, I really love how curvy this is looking! I’m not entirely sure it’s an historically accurate shape, but it’s far and away the most comfortable corset I’ve made to date, and that’s worth a lot in my opinion! I have a few tiny adjustments I need to make to the pattern, and then it’s time to pick fabric and trims! #victorianundergarments #victoriancostume #corset #corsetmaking #historicalcostume
  • This is my first time making a seamed sweater. I’ve loved all my hand knitted garments, but this one feels a little extra special. So I finally splurged on some proper blocking squares and wires and t-pins to get a more professional finish. I spent the afternoon painstakingly measuring and laying my garment pieces out according to the pattern schematics, which took much longer than I thought it would! I’m very excited to be stepping up my game, and not even upset that I’ll be finishing this sweater in the dead of summer 😂 #brooklyntweedarbor #btarbor #dividepullover #brooklyntweedpattern #wetblocking #knitting #knittersofinstagram
    This is my first time making a seamed sweater. I’ve loved all my hand knitted garments, but this one feels a little extra special. So I finally splurged on some proper blocking squares and wires and t-pins to get a more professional finish. I spent the afternoon painstakingly measuring and laying my garment pieces out according to the pattern schematics, which took much longer than I thought it would! I’m very excited to be stepping up my game, and not even upset that I’ll be finishing this sweater in the dead of summer 😂 #brooklyntweedarbor #btarbor #dividepullover #brooklyntweedpattern #wetblocking #knitting #knittersofinstagram