Monthly Archives: August 2016

WEEK 32

Day 218 Friday August 19, 2016
The Lark Tee by Grainline Studio Short Sleeve Jewel Neckmade with Black Organic French Terry Cotton/Lycra made in the USA from Marcy Tilton
Staple Dress and Tunic by April Rhodes made in grey crinkle cotton fabric
Sew Easy Pajama Pants by Taylor Made Designs made with Stream Blue Bamboo Knit from Marcy Tilton (Completed March 12, 2016)
Dansko Midori Backless Mary Janes
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color Rainwater

DAY 219 Saturday August 20, 2016
McCall’s Vintage Pattern 8584 made with black and white geometric print (Completed in 1997)
Sew Easy Pajama Pants by Taylor Made Designs made with grey merino jersey wool from Marcy Tilton
Dansko Midori Backless Mary Janes

DAY 220 Sunday August 21, 2016
Eucalypt tank top pattern by Megan Nielson in black cotton knit waffle fabric from fabric from Imaginegnats.(Made July 2016)
The Lark Tee Long Sleeve by Grainline Studio made with grey t-shirt knit fabric from Marcy Tilton
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color 12 Cousteau (Finished April 2016)
Dansko Midori Backless Mary Janes

DAY 221 Monday August 22, 2016
Plantain long sleeve t-shirt (free downloadable pattern) by Deer and Doe made with black and grey herringbone ponte knit from Marcy Tilton
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect Grey cotton (that looks like linen) Marcy Tilton
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker Black Organic French Terry Cotton/Lycra made in the USA from Marcy Tilton
Gap-tastic Cowl by Jen Geigley with Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky in the color 570 Charcoal
Dansko Midori Backless Mary Janes

DAY 222 Tuesday August 23, 2016
Roza Dress/Tunic by Kate and Rose made with Montecito Black Woven fabric from Marcy Tilton
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker made with camoflage jersey knit fabric from Imagine Gnats
Lori Shawl by Carrie Bostick Hoge made with Swans Island Pure Blends Fingering
La Canadienne Beckett Booties

DAY 223 Wednesday August 24, 2016
Vogue V8925 made from fabric scraps from grey Renfro Top by Sewaholic Patterns and upcycled men’s clothing
Jeggings self-drafted with fabulous super stretchy organic black Pickering denim Crafts made by PickNatural 95% Cotton 5% Spandex 12oz. weight
Annabella’s Cowl by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas made with Alchemy Kozmos yarn in the color Ocean Floor
Blundstone Australian Boots in Brown

DAY 225 Thursday August 25, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with Chalk Line Knit (80% Poly/15% Rayon/5% Spandex) purchased from Marcy Tilton (Completed May 2016)
Jeggings self-drafted with fabulous super stretchy organic black Pickering denim Crafts made by PickNatural 95% Cotton 5% Spandex 12oz. weight
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color Rainwater
Miista London Black Platform Sandals

Comments—This was a good busy week. I got a lot done including a major cleaning of my studio and upstairs. I had a studio visit which was great. Lots going on but I am doing it. Just need to keep staying on task. Stitch. Stitch. Stitch.

WEEK 31

Day 211 Friday August 12, 2016
The Top 64 by Merchant & Mills in chambray cotton from Seams Like Home
Lori Shawl by Carrie Bostick Hoge made with Swans Island Pure Blends Fingering
Anima Sweatpant by Papercut Patterns in black cotton knit waffle fabric from fabric from Imaginegnats.
Dansko Midori Backless Mary Janes

DAY 212 Saturday August 13, 2016
Plantain long sleeve t-shirt (free downloadable pattern) by Deer and Doe made with black ponte knit from Marcy Tilton
Pinot Pants by SBCC Bottom weight/Ponte Knit Black-Grey Herringbone Striped fabric from Marcy Tilton
Lori Shawl by Carrie Bostick Hoge made with Swans Island Pure Blends Fingering
Frye James Lug Wingtip in Black

DAY 213 Sunday August 14, 2016
Laurel Tunic by Colette Patterns in a graphic black and white floral print cotton pique fabric from Marcy Tilton
Jeggings self-drafted with fabulous super stretchy organic black Pickering denim Crafts made by PickNatural 95% Cotton 5% Spandex 12oz. weight
Dansko Midori Backless Mary Janes

DAY 214 Monday August 15, 2016
Hemlock Tee-shirt free downloadable pattern by Grainline Studio made with Chic Corea Mini Stripe Black and White Jersey cotton fabric from Marcy Tilton
Linden Sweatshirt (made with half sleeve) by Grainline Studio made with grey fleece from Marcy Tilton (Not shown in photo, but worn that day.)
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with black cotton stretch denim from Marcy Tilton
Ariat Women’s Epic Vintage Black 10” Height Almond Toe Cowboy Boot

DAY 215 Tuesday August 16, 2016
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio lengthened and made with Metallic Thai Fabric that I purchased from Craft South while at QuiltCon 2016 (32” x 68” for $40)
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton (Made in April 2016)
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color 12 Cousteau (Finished April 2016)
Troentorp Durer Clog in Black

DAY 216 Wednesday August 17, 2016
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline combined with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes sleeves and hem made with Italian blue cotton fabric from Marcy Tilton
Jeggings self-drafted <> with fabulous super stretchy organic black Pickering denim Crafts made by PickNatural 95% Cotton 5% Spandex 12oz. weight
Lori Shawl by Carrie Bostick Hoge made with Swans Island Pure Blends Fingering
Frye Harness 12R in Black

DAY 217 Thursday August 18, 2016
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio lengthened and made with cotton lawn blue circle print fabric purchased from Marcy Tilton (May 2016)
Pinot Pants by SBCC Bottom weight Black Stretch Woven from Marcy Tilton
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color 12 Cousteau (Finished April 2016)
Frye James Lug Wingtip in Black

Comments— Very smooth going this week. It is easy to maintain a project when you are not leaving the house. It is all clock work. I get dressed in the morning. Tripp takes my photo every afternoon, and then I post it on Instagram the next day. I know that I should actually be posting it on the day, but I like to think of it as Alaskan lag time. Back in the day, newsreels were delivered overnight to Alaska by plane and then broadcast the day after. I’m kind of doing the same thing. But the only people who know this are the half a dozen people reading this document. It is our little secret.

WEEK 30

Day 204 Friday August 5, 2016
The Lark Tee by Grainline Studio Short Sleeve Jewel Neck made with Blue Steely Dan Hi-Wicking Primo Knit 90% Highwick Micorfiber poly 10% Lycra 62” Wide
Lola Tunic by Victory Patterns made with black fleece fabric from Seams Like Home
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect Grey cotton (that looks like linen) Marcy Tilton
Frye Harness 12R in Black

DAY 205 Saturday August 6, 2016
The Lark Tee by Grainline Studio Short Sleeve Jewel Neck made with Blue Steely Dan Hi-Wicking Primo Knit 90% Highwick Micorfiber poly 10% Lycra 62” Wide from Marcy Tilton
Undercover Hood by Papercut Patterns made in light grey herringbone fleece from Marcy Tilton
Simplicity/New Look E6730 knit a-line skirt made with Mr. Darcy Black Hemp Organic Cotton Knit from Marcy Tilton (Made in April 2016)
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

DAY 206 Sunday August 7, 2016
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline and sleeves with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes high-low hem made Hunter Green Ponte Knit from Marcy Tilton
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect Grey cotton (that looks like linen) Marcy Tilton
La Canadienne Blanche GoGo Boots with multi-colored wool knee highs

DAY 207 Monday August 8, 2016
Lara Dress by Style Arc in Blue Yonder Designer Linen from Marcy Tilton (April 2016)
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker made with Chalk Line Knit (80% Polyester-5% Spandex-15% Rayon) from Marcy Tilton (Made May 2016)
Kork Ease Lana Vacchetta Slide

DAY 209 Tuesday August 9, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with shiny striped knit from Joanns
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color 12 Cousteau (Finished April 2016)
Swedish Hasbeens Lotta style no. 94801

DAY 210 Wednesday August 10, 2016
Cabin Tunic by Blueprint Patterns made grey cotton (that looks like linen) Marcy Tilton
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker Black Organic French Terry Cotton/Lycra made in the USA from Marcy Tilton
Frye Harness 12R in Black

DAY 211 Thursday August 11, 2016
Washi Dress by Made by Rae Sewing Patterns made with Phosphate Plaid Stretch Woven from Marcy Tilton
Jeggings self-drafted with fabulous super stretchy organic black Pickering denim Crafts made by PickNatural 95% Cotton 5% Spandex 12oz. weight
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color Rainwater
Frye Harness 12R in Black

Comments— I have three comments this week. One, Kato, my orange cat, has decided that he is now participating the project. He runs outside with us and immediately works his way into the photo shoot. Two, I fully realize how knowing that I am going to have my picture taken every day has upped the maintenance and does affect what I wear everyday. Three, I feel on top of this project right now and that always feels good.

WEEK 29

Day 197 Friday July 29, 2016
Amelia Dress by Green Bee made with blue linen from Marcy Tilton (Fall 2014)
The Lark Tee by Grainline Studio Short Sleeve Jewel Neck made with Black Organic French Terry Cotton/Lycra made in the USA from Marcy Tilton
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

DAY 198 Saturday July 30, 2016
The Lark Tee by Grainline Studio Short Sleeve Jewel Neck made with Black Organic French Terry Cotton/Lycra made in the USA from Marcy Tilton
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline and sleeves with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes high-low hem made with light grey printed t-shirt knit from Girl Charlie Fabrics
Sew Easy Pajama Shorts by Taylor Made Designs made with stretch denim from Marcy Tilton
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

DAY 199 Sunday July 31, 2016
Roza Blouse and Dress by Kate & Rose Patterns in a light weight black, grey, and white cotton polka dot cotton lawn fabric from Marcy Tilton
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with black cotton stretch denim from Marcy Tilton
OlaKai Kulapa Black Leather Flip Flops

DAY 200 Monday August 1, 2016
Jeggings self-drafted with fabulous super stretchy organic black Pickering denim Crafts made by PickNatural 95% Cotton 5% Spandex 12oz. weight
Hemlock Tee-shirt free downloadable pattern by Grainline Studio made with Chic Corea Mini Stripe Black and White Jersey cotton fabric from Marcy Tilton
Ariat Women’s Epic Vintage Black 10” Height Almond Toe Cowboy Boot

DAY 201 Tuesday August 2, 2016
Laurel Tunic by Colette Patterns in a graphic black and white floral print cotton pique fabric from Marcy Tilton
Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio made with grey fleece from Marcy Tilton
Alice Tights by Marilla Walker made with Chalk Line Knit (80% Polyester-5% Spandex-15% Rayon) from Marcy Tilton (Made May 2016)
Frye Harness 12R in Black

DAY 202 Wednesday August 3, 2016
Renfro Top by Sewaholic Patterns made from grey ponte fabric from Marcy Tilton
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline combined with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes sleeves and hem made with black linen from Marcy Tilton
Sew Easy Pajama Pants by Taylor Made Designs made with Stream Blue Bamboo Knit from Marcy Tilton (Completed March 12, 2016)
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

DAY 204 Thursday August 4, 2016
Renfro Top by Sewaholic Patterns made from grey ponte fabric from Marcy Tilton
T-shirt Tunic with pockets Butterick B5925 by Katherine Tilton gray multicolored jersey knit from Marcy Tilton
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with black cotton stretch denim from Marcy Tilton
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

Comments— I wrote a detailed blog post about how I am documenting this adventure. You can read it over on my regular blog Tales of a Stitcher. I did a really foolish thing the other day. I wanted to change the neck line on the grey tunic I am wearing on # 204. I chalked a new neckline, cut the old off, got distracted by my children, came back, sewed a new binding onto the tunic, but I NEVER cut the new neckline shape. In other neckline news, I did successfully change the neck line on my black t-shirt. Day #197 is the old neckline, and Day #198 is the new one. I am also a little miffed that our neighbors decided to build a back driveway on our road. I moved my photo shoot location to the other side of the road so that their red car won’t be in the photos.

WEEK 28

Day 190 Friday July 22, 2016
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio lengthened and made with cotton lawn blue circle print fabric purchased from Marcy Tilton (May 2016)
Plantain by Deer & Doe Neckline and sleeves with the Staple Tunic by April Rhodes high-low hem made Hunter Green Ponte Knit 1 1/2 Yards $25.50
Pinot Pants by SBCC Bottom weight Black Stretch Woven from Marcy Tilton
Xtratuf 16” Rubber Rain Boots

DAY 191 Saturday July 23, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with multi-colored floral jersey knit from Marcy Tilton (Made May 2016)
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
OlaKai Kulapa Black Leather Flip Flops

DAY 192 Sunday July 24, 2016
Rebecca Taylor T-shirt Tunic Vogue V1306 made with multi-colored floral jersey knit from Marcy Tilton (Made May 2016)
A+ Skirt by Make it Perfect made with denim fabric from Joann’s Fabrics
Linden Sweatshirt by Grainline Studio made with black fleece from Seams Like Home
Xtratuf 16” Rubber Rain Boots

DAY 193 Monday July 25, 2016
Anima Sweatpant by Papercut Patterns is grey sweatshirt fleece fabric from Marcy Tilton
Scout Woven Tee by Grainline Studio in vintage grey, black, and white floral and black linen
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

DAY 194 Tuesday July 26, 2016
The Top 64 by Merchant & Mills in chambray cotton from Seams Like Home
Pinot Pants by SBCC Bottom weight Black Stretch Woven from Marcy Tilton
HitchHiker by Martina Behm made with Madeline Tosh Sock in the color 12 Cousteau (Finished April 2016)
Dr. Scholl’s Originality in black leather

DAY 195 Wednesday July 27, 2016
Cabin Tunic by Blueprint Patterns made grey cotton (that looks like linen) Marcy Tilton
Sew Easy Pajama Shorts by Taylor Made Designs made with black stretch woven from Marcy Tilton
Swedish Hasbeens Lotta style no. 94801

DAY 196 Thursday July 28, 2016
Happy Homemade Sew Chic by Yoshiko Tsukiori Harem pants in Navajo Turquoise Linen from Marcy Tilton
Laurel Top by Colette Patterns made with Black Cotton Blend Stretch Denim from Marcy Tilton
Troentorp Durer Clog in Black

Comments— I am back in Anchorage, and I did all of my laundery which is essentially everything I have made. I really only have a few true duds that I just won’t wear. There are a few that I wear and think, nope I’m not doing that again, but they are still in my closet. I have only given one piece of clothing away—the denim pajama bottoms which were so uncomfortable. The denim was way too thick for the pattern. The weather has been cool and cloudy which is really just about right for all kinds of clothing.