Gwenstella Made

4 min read 2021-12-04 08:53:11

How to sew a lined vest (+ draft your own pattern)

I’m back with another Autumn/Winter sewing project! This week, I made a fully-lined vest using a deep, burgundy red bedsheet I thrifted. In this

1 min read 2021-11-28 06:10:18

Bound buttonholes are a great way to add a clean, professional finish to your sewing projects. They are commonly used in coats and jackets, and can

1 min read 2021-11-20 03:39:00

Okay, who doesn’t love a 2-in-1? If you love versatile garments and making your wardrobe work FOR YOU, this is a sewing project you have to try.

1 min read 2021-11-07 06:42:21

One of the garments I planned to sew for my A/W 2021 capsule wardrobe is a skirt with a flared design and a waistband that sits on my natural

1 min read 2021-10-29 19:58:08

We are more than a month into autumn! I promise you, I am still slowly chipping away on my A/W 2021 capsule wardrobe. Turns out, trying to film

1 min read 2021-10-23 04:14:09

So, I hear Halloween is around the corner? Well, this year is my first time “doing” Halloween in the US and I wanted to be in on the festivity.

1 min read 2021-10-16 02:54:00

Have you ever dreamed of having the perfect work table for your crafts? A table that is just the right height for cutting fabrics and sewing, and

1 min read 2021-10-09 20:27:28

Earlier this year, Sew Over It gave away a copy of their Audrey Top sewing pattern to their newletter subscribers as part of their International

1 min read 2021-10-06 10:47:16

I love sewing tote bags. They are fun and easy to make. More importantly, they don’t take a lot to make! All you need is 1/2 yard of fabric and an

1 min read 2021-10-02 02:46:44

Hear ye, hear ye! We have officially passed the autumnal equinox and fall is now amongst us. This is my first time experiencing autumn in Texas and I

1 min read 2021-09-15 03:00:10

A couple of months ago, I shared some free bra sewing patterns that I was interested in trying in preparation for my participation in BRAugust 2021.

1 min read 2021-09-04 04:48:47

Welcome to September! I hope your new month is off to a good start. In the final weeks of BRAugust last month, I decided to make a lingerie set using

1 min read 2021-08-28 03:22:23

Welcome back to another installation of my lingerie sewing journey! Today, I am sharing my So Sew Easy Bralette pattern review. The So Sew Easy

1 min read 2021-08-14 03:23:37

Earlier this month, I mentioned that I will be fully diving into sewing lingerie and shared a few free bra sewing patterns I will be trying for

1 min read 2021-08-09 10:17:40

After the successful drafting and completion of my 50’s inspired red tropical sundress, I was really inspired to continue drafting more designs