Designing, making & sharing a creative life by the sea.
From graphic design and art direction to sewing, handmade pieces, printables and everyday finds — a place to share what I’m creating, learning and loving along the way.
When I started making scrunchies, I kept looking up the same information over and over again — fabric sizes, elastic lengths and how much fullness I wanted. Eventually, I started writing everything down so I could stop searching for the same measurements every time I sat down to sew. The Three Things I Pay Attention To For me, the biggest differences come down to: Size — smaller for little ponytails, larger for a fuller statement look Fabric — lightweight cotton, linen blends
How saving my test swatches helped me stop guessing, remember what worked, and feel more confident at my sewing machine. As a beginner, I spend a lot of time experimenting with my sewing machine. I try different stitches, adjust the length and width, change the tension, and test everything on scrap fabric. Sometimes I finally find settings that work beautifully—only to forget them by the time I begin another project. That’s why I started saving my stitch samples. I Thought I
I wanted a liner for my IKEA SNIDAD basket, so I figured out the measurements, made my own pattern, and used the fabric I already had — even when I didn’t quite have enough. Measuring the Basket I started by measuring the basket itself rather than trying to follow a formal pattern. I measured the diameter across the top, then the diameter across the bottom, since the basket gets narrower toward the base. I also measured the height so I could get a rough idea of how tall the
I made my very first handmade outfit for my toddler — a bright leopard-print top, matching pants, and a scrunchie from the leftover fabric. I’m sharing how the project came together, what I learned as a beginner sewist, and the little details I’d do differently next time.
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