For this rad lady, winter is all about the comfort options. We’re talking comfort podcast (The Adventure Zone), comfort beverage (cocoa with at least 5 marshmallows) and comfort clothes (flannel PJs with elastic waist). Using the theorem that comfort = winter win I have been gently coaxing my sewing mojo out of hibernation with a…
Amanda vs Lena Tee
Real talk: I always forget how long it takes to knit something. My Lucinda Sweater, whilst glorious, took me a solid six months and by the end I was starting to go knit crazy. So for some unknown reason, Past Amanda made the choice that her next project would be another top knit up on…
Amanda vs Simplicity 2648
For a lady who has been sewing for five years I really don’t have much in the way of party dresses. In fact, in the lead up to Frocktails the only party options I had was my Tiki dress or my tulle skirt. Pretty rad stuff but those wardrobe stats aren’t great. So I did…
Amanda vs Flint Pants
Am I the only one who had full on flashbacks to their school uniform when they saw that culottes were back on the scene? I mean, I am pro stealth skirt with an inseam but every time I tried on culottes I felt like I was 16 again and valiantly trying to cram my Chinese…
