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As I type this, I'm sat in JFK airport, waiting for my connecting flight to Cleveland. TNNA, here I come! As much as I love packing light for trips like this, I couldn't resist bringing my #tarragonsweater with me. I know I won't get to wear it much in the warm weather here but it was the perfect remedy to the crazy air-conditioning on the flight here. Test knitting for my upcoming mini-collection (which includes this sweater) is fully underway now, which is SO exciting! More sneak peeks coming soon 😊 • • • #sistermountain #thefibreco #madewiththefibreco #thefibrecompany #thefibrecoluma #tfclovesdesigners #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knitter #maker #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #slowmaking #slowwardrobe #slowfashionmovement #slowwardrobe #tnna
My lovely @ulysses_sean has always been much more interested in sewing than knitting. Every time I sew something for myself, he asks me to make him something similar. This time, he would like a lightweight linen t-shirt, inspired by my #mayatop so I'm using #thetee pattern by @merchantandmills. He chose some of their laundered linen in "milk" and some off white ribbing for the neck. I plan on making a start tomorrow before I leave for TNNA with @thefibrecompany on Thursday (yes! I'm heading to the states for the first time in 10 years) If this goes well, I will teach Uly how to make the next one. I think he will be very good at it 😊 We have enough ribbing to make at least 5 t-shirts, so he might soon have a wardrobe full of them! • • • #sistermountainsews #merchantandmills #sewing #sewingformen #sewingforhim #sewinglove #sewists #sewist #sewistsofig #sewistsofinstagram #maker #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #handmadewardrobe #slowwardrobe #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #theartofslowliving
Today, I put a call out for test knitters for the first time in months! It feels good to be on the brink of releasing some new designs. This is one of the designs in my mini collection for @thefibrecompany using their gorgeous yarn, Luma. It is full of details that I adore. The split hem at the front that aligns with those travelling stitch panels. The folded ribbed cuffs. The deep neck trim. The slouchy fit. I know I'm going to make at least one more of these for my own wardrobe! Thank you to @mrssutmakes for knitting this beautiful sample for me 😘 • • • #sistermountain #tfclovesdesigners #madewiththefibreco #thefibrecompany #thefibreco #thefibrecoluma #knitting #iloveknitting #knittinglove #knitter #knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #maker #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #theartofslowliving #slowwardrobe #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement
I absolutely adore buttons, but I am SO particular about them. A garment can spend months without buttons until I find the perfect set! Before, I used to have real trouble tracking down buttons that I love, but that's never a problem now! I pretty much buy all of my buttons from @textilegarden which is an absolute treasure trove of buttons. I bought these for my #summerofbasics garments and surprisingly, the colour match is spot on - despite buying them online! I'm even more excited to start sewing now. Maggie kindly enclosed some beautiful indigo dyed bone buttons in my package too (the ones on the left). Based on my wardrobe choices, I don't think I will have any trouble finding a use for these!! 💙 • • • #sistermountainsews #buttonsofinstagram #buttons #button #haberdashery #sewing #sewinglove #sewingproject #sewists #sewistsofig #sewistsofinstagram #handmadewardrobe #slowfashionmovement #slowfashion #imademyclothes #theartofslowliving #maker #makersmovement
You know what they say about buses? You wait ages for one and then three all come at once? I'm starting to feel like that about my design work! I've been working super hard behind the scenes on some designs that I'm really excited about, but there is always such a long wait until they're ready for release. I've not had much to show you! But the last couple of weeks have been different. I've had two new designs teased by the lovely @woolfolk_yarn. I've also finished a sample and had two come back to me from my sample knitters, including this one from @estheruponayarn, which will be part of my mini-collection for @thefibrecompany 💖 It's so exciting to see things come together. I'll be sending a call out for test knitting these pieces very soon. If you're not already signed up to be notified of test knit call outs, you can sign up via the link in my profile 😊 • • • #sistermountain #madewiththefibreco #thefibrecompany #thefibrecompanyluma #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knitter #maker #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement
I am SO excited to be taking part in @karentempler's #summerofbasics this year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After feeling burnt out and sore from too much work-related speed-knitting, I've been embracing sewing in my free time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Little did I know how inspiring the indie sewing community is! There are so many amazing patterns out there that mean that I can finally wear the clothes I've dreamt of wearing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since I already have plenty of knitting projects on the go, I'm sewing all of my Summer of Basics patterns this time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've decided on the #tellojacket by @paulineyalice, the #yarijumpsuit by @truebias and the #myosotisdreaa by @deer_and_doe_patterns . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can read more about my plans on the blog (link in profile) including some seemingly out of character colour choices!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you taking part in the challenge this year? What will you be making? • • • #fringeassociation #imademyclothes #handmadewardrobe #sewyourownclothes #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #sewing #sewist #sewistsofinstagram #ilovesewing #lovetosew #sewcialists