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School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

School stuff from winter quarter ✨

#fashionschool #bigcollar #appareldesign #alinasew

For Patternmaking class this week, I have to draft pattern pieces for a modified bodice from my sloper and a Peter Pan collar to fit, then sew my sample with muslin. Theo insisted on joining me at the machine. First time sewing with a puppy on my lap. He (We) did pretty well! I put the collar on him backwards right after we finished sewing, so I added a photo of him wearing the collar properly.

#patternmaking #peterpancollar #fashionschool #dogsofinstagram #alinasew

Theo had been very curious by all the sounds, so he finally got a little tour of the workspace 🧵 My little studio assistant in training

Theo had been very curious by all the sounds, so he finally got a little tour of the workspace 🧵 My little studio assistant in training

I made my mom this Paper Theory LB Pullover in a Joann Fabrics fleece during peak COVID in 2020. With the leftover fabric, I made my dog a shirt a couple weeks ago, just in time for matching holiday outfits 🥰

Pattern: #lbpullover by @paper_theory
Fabric: novelty fleece by @joann_stores (RIP)

#matchingoutfits #rescuedontbuy #handmadewardrobe #alinasew

I made my mom this Paper Theory LB Pullover in a Joann Fabrics fleece during peak COVID in 2020. With the leftover fabric, I made my dog a shirt a couple weeks ago, just in time for matching holiday outfits 🥰

Pattern: #lbpullover by @paper_theory
Fabric: novelty fleece by @joann_stores (RIP)

#matchingoutfits #rescuedontbuy #handmadewardrobe #alinasew

Today, I completed 1 of 5 fall quarter classes as a full time 1st year student in the Seattle Central @sccappareldesign program! With a BA in linguistics with a few minors (music, art history, and Japanese), then an MA in TESOL, then a software development certification, it’s time for more school.

This is an 8-gore skirt, which I custom fitted to my body, drafted from scratch, with a waistband tailored for my (after lunch) waist. After the pattern was finalized, I constructed the skirt with a fabric of my choice. It has an invisible zipper, and a hook and bar closure. I am very happy with how my skirt turned out.

During this fall quarter finals week, I will turn in 2 major projects, give a final presentation, and take 2 final exams. I will also play 9 shows this week, between @auburnsymphonyo and @the5thavenuetheatre. Yes, it is totally insane. And I am so grateful to be doing the things I love, living how I want to live. 1 project and 1 show down. Staying calm, cool, and collected. (Crazy, sexy, cool.)

I made a camp shirt for Derek in my sewing class. Tried it on before pressing and folding for submission. He would’ve looked so cute in this 🩵 (Yes, that’s a thread through my heavily calloused violin fingertip. I’m hardcore like that.)

Pattern: from @sccappareldesign class
Fabric: Robert Kaufman cotton

#handmadewardrobe #campshirt #alinasew #toughskin

I made a camp shirt for Derek in my sewing class. Tried it on before pressing and folding for submission. He would’ve looked so cute in this 🩵 (Yes, that’s a thread through my heavily calloused violin fingertip. I’m hardcore like that.)

Pattern: from @sccappareldesign class
Fabric: Robert Kaufman cotton

#handmadewardrobe #campshirt #alinasew #toughskin

Practicing taking pictures together with Theo in my Peppermint Magazine wrap skirt 💙 This was my first completed sewing project after Derek passed. A dear friend traced and cut out the pattern pieces onto Swedish tracing paper, and mailed them to me. A project with no fasteners or fitting, just rectangles, for easing back into sewing. Her gift was perfect at the time. I didn’t have to answer any questions, she knew my size already, and the pattern pieces showed up in my mailbox with a sweet little love note. Interesting how certain projects become important life markers. I have a few knitting projects from various moments when Derek was in the hospital.

Pattern: Wrap skirt by @peppermintmagazine
Fabric: linen rayon blend

#peppermintmagazine #peppermintsewingschool #peppermintmagazinewrapskirt #homemadewardrobe #thanksimadeit #asiansewists #indiesewing #seattlesews #alinasew

I’ve been slowly getting back into sewing and re-emerging in my various communities with my new roommate / companion Theo 🐶 The front right pocket of my Pomona Pants have been perfect for dog treats when we’re out on walks, but the treats haven’t stop him from chasing squirrels or bunnies, or barking at totally chill dogs 🤦🏻‍♀️ We have a lot of learning and growing together ahead of us

Pattern: @annaallenclothing #pomonapants
Fabric: linen cotton blend purchased years ago when I didn’t know how to match fabric to pattern
Mods: Size 6, shorten leg by 1.5”, but still not quite short enough. I’m happy with the folded hem look

#pomonapants #annaallenclothing #handmadeclothes #thanksimadeit #ithaspockets #indiesewing #seattlesews #alinasew

Professional stoner 💎

View from my new gig, working as an extra at the Pacific Northwest Ballet costume shop on Sleeping Beauty, establishing myself as the “rip and whip (stitch) girl”, finding my people, building with my hands, wishing I could tell Derek all about it 🤍

View from my new gig, working as an extra at the Pacific Northwest Ballet costume shop on Sleeping Beauty, establishing myself as the “rip and whip (stitch) girl”, finding my people, building with my hands, wishing I could tell Derek all about it 🤍

It’s been 4 weeks since my absolute favorite person, my fiancé Derek Ghormley left physical earth at the age of 37, after a challenging journey with colorectal cancer. His spirit and support has been present this week as I begin to rediscover my creativity. I miss him beyond words, and I will continue to be inspired by him, to love him, and to grow with him more deeply everyday 💜

“Your body is away from me
but there is a window open
from my heart to yours.
From this window, like the moon
I keep sending news secretly.” — Rumi

Finally joining the Donny Shirt club and looking a bit like a sailor…? ⚓️ This was such a satisfying and quick sew! A wearable toile before I make the dress hack version. I would probably decrease the V neck as it sits a little bit low for me, and lengthen the shirt so I can tuck into pants.
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Pattern: #donnyshirt by @fridaypatterncompany
Fabric: linen cotton blend from @robertkaufman
Size: Medium, no mods
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#fridaypatterncompany #robertkaufman #thanksimadeit #handmadewardrobe #asiansewistcollective #donnyshirt #indiesewing #alinasew

Finally joining the Donny Shirt club and looking a bit like a sailor…? ⚓️ This was such a satisfying and quick sew! A wearable toile before I make the dress hack version. I would probably decrease the V neck as it sits a little bit low for me, and lengthen the shirt so I can tuck into pants.
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Pattern: #donnyshirt by @fridaypatterncompany
Fabric: linen cotton blend from @robertkaufman
Size: Medium, no mods
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#fridaypatterncompany #robertkaufman #thanksimadeit #handmadewardrobe #asiansewistcollective #donnyshirt #indiesewing #alinasew