Baby steps

With my knitting and sewing obsession, the goal is to have a capsule wardrobe that is completely hand-made. Right now, I'm about at 10%...a long way to go, I know, but the fun is in the journey, right? :)

coat and dress I sewed awhile back  (using patterns from Lotta Jansdotter's book :Pilvi coat and Kiomi dress)



wearing my new Adidas:D
 I also just recently made this shirt for the hubby. Pattern is the Colette Negroni (which I highly recommend).
Fabric used: cotton shirting
This is by no means perfect, but is probably one of the things I've sewn I'm quite proud of just because shirts are not the easiest things to sew, y'all.

Are you a fan of handmade crafts/garments?

Comments

Elle Sees said…
That dress reminds me of the Tardis! Love how his shirt came out!!
September 26, 2016 at 7:38 AM
Your Invisible Crown said…
Wow, that shirt looks amazing! It takes me a couple of hours and lots of swearing to make just a pillow cover!
September 26, 2016 at 7:38 AM
Kasztanowy Domek said…
Great look! Happy new week!:)

xxBasia
September 26, 2016 at 7:44 AM
LL Cool Joe said…
Can you make me a shirt? :D I think your hubby is your biggest fan, why else would he pose for you like that!
September 26, 2016 at 9:14 AM
Adam said…
Never had any to be honest
September 26, 2016 at 9:58 AM
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
Great job on your outfit and on your hubby's shirt! Learning to sew is on my list and I will get to it one of these days. I was getting ready to sign up for a class at a school in my neighborhood but after it was closed due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy, It never reopened.

Haha we seem to be the opposite when it comes to our Korean leading men. I fall for very few but I tend to stay loyal. There are some really good Korean movies out there. Let me know if you ever want some suggestions. I doubt I'll be watching the K2. I really don't enjoy revenge plots. if I did, I'd still be watching TVB dramas. And I can't overlook that Yoona is in it. Not a fan of idols in dramas to begin with and she is so overrated. To have to watch my CW with her will probably make me throw up in my mouth O_o
September 26, 2016 at 10:51 AM
A Very Sweet Blog said…
Emmy, I love your dress and your hubbies shirt! You are going to have a fabulous capsule wardrobe! I'm so proud of you! That shirt looks awesome! Girl, with me one sleeve would be way too long. The button and holes wouldn't match up and don't even talk about the collar. You did EXCELLENT! It looks really good.
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September 26, 2016 at 5:23 PM
Shireen L. Platt said…
You did a great job with your husband's shirt! I would have thought it's store bought if you didn't say you sew it yourself, that is very impressive!

Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
September 26, 2016 at 5:25 PM
Hena Tayeb said…
You made a shirt! wow.
The dress is so cute..
September 27, 2016 at 9:36 AM
Hollie Black-Ramsey said…
Hush your mouth! I never would have even guessed you made that shirt!! You are rockin' that machine! And your husband's face at the end - win.
September 27, 2016 at 2:40 PM
BABALUCCIA said…
Fantastic work my dear I know that is difficult... My best congrats
Kisses for you
New post ❤
September 27, 2016 at 6:11 PM
BABALUCCIA said…
Fantastic work my dear I know that is difficult... My best congrats
Kisses for you
New post ❤
September 27, 2016 at 6:11 PM
Vanessa said…
The shirt is super professional looking! :O Looove it! I love your goal of a 100% handmade capsule wardrobe, I'd love to do the same one day :D Vintage and handmade fo' ever!
September 27, 2016 at 7:39 PM
Midnight Cowgirl said…
Everything you sew looks awesome! That shirt is impressive :)
September 27, 2016 at 9:59 PM
Mica said…
I'd love to have the talent to sew my own clothes, or even just hem some things as it would solve a lot of problems being petite, haha! Sadly I don't have that ability so I just admire people like yourself who do. Your dress and hubby's shirt both look wonderful, you're very talented :) I admire your goal too!

Hope you're having a wonderful week :)

Away From The Blue Blog
September 28, 2016 at 2:00 AM
Vision By Mila said…
I love your dress! I also want a capsule wardrobe, but I'll have to buy it.. :( I decided to rather invest in good clothes than buy lots and cheap materials. I'm broke anyway now after the holidays. Plus, I booked 2 weeks in Romania in November to visit my parents. 5th trip this year. Bank account not happy. I am though. I think travels are good investments.
September 28, 2016 at 3:29 AM
Beauty Editer said…
Need that coat in my life. Love it! Thank you so much sharing.

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September 28, 2016 at 8:05 AM
Beauty Follower said…
I do support 100% your goal ;)

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September 28, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Alejandra said…
Nice blog! Do you want to followeach other? Let me know
HAPPY WEEK
xoxo
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September 28, 2016 at 10:28 AM
FASHION TALES said…
Well done, Em! I also love the idea of creating your own capsule wardrobe. The shirt also turned out swimmingly. x/Madison
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September 28, 2016 at 8:50 PM
rooth said…
The shirt you made for him looks so great! I love it
September 29, 2016 at 8:54 AM
Miu said…
Omg, this is so cool! Definitely a skill I admire!
October 1, 2016 at 11:32 AM
nerline said…
You did such an excellent job. I want to be just like you when I grow up. Hubby must be the comedian in the family. I love the funny faces.
October 3, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Jane said…
That is so amazing to do a handmade wardrobe capsule! You are doing an awesome job!!
October 13, 2016 at 11:11 AM
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