How to Fix a Jeans Button that Fell Off
I picked up these men's jeans from the Goodwill bin store recently (yes I wear worn out men's jeans - it's the cheapest way to get "boyfriend jeans"). But when [...]
Pattern Fitting: How to Fix Gaping at Back Waistband
This past year I have been on a fitness journey and have been consistently weight training for over a year. Which has been amazing for both my mental and physical [...]
How to sew an easy knit neckband
It's no secret that I love sewing with knits. I actually find them easier than a lot of wovens to work with. And they're such a comfy, every day option. [...]
How to patch the crotch of jeans: reinforce them before they wear out
In my last post I showed you how to mend a small rip in your jeans (if you missed that post, you can check it out HERE). And today I'm [...]
How to patch jeans with a small hole or rip
My husband and I just finished moving across the state and while unpacking his clothes in the new house, my husband (re)discovered one of his favorite pairs of jeans. He [...]
DIY party dress and tips for working with sequin tulle
Today I have another new post up on the Minerva blog! I was gifted this absolutely gorgeous sequin tulle, which I decided to use to make a party dress. Perfect [...]
How to stabilize t shirt seams like ready to wear
Sewing your own t shirts is probably one of the most rewarding sewing projects ever. You can sew several in a day because they're just so quick to sew up [...]
Tips for sewing jeans
So this project was pretty spur-of-the moment for me. I had just a tad of this anchor print denim from JoAnns left over from my Peppermint Ruffle Sleeve Top (see [...]
What I learned about fitting a pants pattern
I have had this sketch in my sketchbook for a long time. This idea for making a pair of fitted wool pants with a quilted leather detail on the lower [...]
How to make a knit tank top sewing pattern by draping
I love making my own sewing patterns. I find that it's a super fun and creative process. Developing the shape of a garment by draping the fabric directly on the [...]