May 20, 2019
A few weeks ago I made a pair of shorts to test out my pants pattern updates. Well I liked the shorts enough that I decided to remake them properly. While I worked, I reminisced about and shared some stories of my summer in South Africa.
May 17, 2019
The waistband needs to be squared out. Notice how there is two points at the front where it overlaps. Also, the topstitching along the bottom of the waistband is rather wobbly.
The welt pockets in the back I am chuffed with. Also, the fit is nice.
May 13, 2019
Last week, Handyman Corn took over my video and put up some lights in the studio, so I took the time to tweak my pants pattern.
This week, I decided to make myself a pair of pants from said pattern and guess who showed up unannounced to make some “minor adjustments” to the lighting setup?!
This is my sewing show. I am not a fan of this Handyman Corn!
May 11, 2019
I’m starting to think Menno Corn isn’t really a Mennonite because he’s just spending money with no regard! Yes, it’s a beautiful Monstera, but $30 on a plant?! Handyman Corn also put up those lights in this week’s video, so here’s a glamour shot of said lights with some of Menno Corn’s plants.
May 6, 2019
I have 2 out of the 3 lights necessary for a proper basic studio lighting set-up. Lighting the backdrop is my third missing link. A trip to Home Depot later and I got to making.
May 4, 2019
White shoes are too much work, but a crisp white pair of kicks to saunter around the city in the summer is just so fresh that at the beginning of the year, I treat myself to one pair. Fun fact, @vans is owned by the same company behind @timberland, @jansport and other recognizable brands. They’re
May 2, 2019
Like a true Mennonite, he felt the need for more, to keep building his collection and with spring in the air, he wanted to add some colour and vibrance, hence this Mammy Croton on the left and Polka Dot plant on the right.
April 29, 2019
I’m starting to get the hang of sewing, but it’s never bad to learn from a pro with decades of experience, so I made the pilgrimage to my hometown on the Greyhound chariot and took a seat at the bench of my mothers knowledge. Mom made a skirt.
April 24, 2019
I also learned that these are sometimes called dopp kits named after Charles Dopplet who created them in the 20’s.