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Person wearing striped long-sleeve shirt and olive green denim Moss Skirt with black tights against brick wall

Fall Wardrobe Part Two | Mini Moss Denim Skirt

Jen Beeman

Well here it is, the first garment in my new fall wardrobe! I am calling it the Mini Moss Denim Skirt because I am SO amazing at naming things. Haha...

Fall Wardrobe Part Two | Mini Moss Denim Skirt

Jen Beeman

Well here it is, the first garment in my new fall wardrobe! I am calling it the Mini Moss Denim Skirt because I am SO amazing at naming things. Haha...

Illustration of golden cabled mittens, purl herringbone cowl in gray, and thick red wool socks with ribbed cuffs

Fall Wardrobe Part One | Planning + Illustrations

Jen Beeman

I've been seeing a lot of posts about people's wardrobes lately between Self Stitched September, the Colette Fall Palette Challenge, the 30 For 30 Remix and general autumn time posts...

Fall Wardrobe Part One | Planning + Illustrations

Jen Beeman

I've been seeing a lot of posts about people's wardrobes lately between Self Stitched September, the Colette Fall Palette Challenge, the 30 For 30 Remix and general autumn time posts...

Dense floral print in pink and magenta on dark green background with white script text reading "a little note about

Fabric Terminology

Jen Beeman

I just wanted to say a few things about fabric...specifically about fabric terminology in regards to patternmaking. Most likely people know some of this already, but since I use these...

Fabric Terminology

Jen Beeman

I just wanted to say a few things about fabric...specifically about fabric terminology in regards to patternmaking. Most likely people know some of this already, but since I use these...

Flat lay of a knit mitten, mitten in progress on circular needles, ball of yarn, and tangled yarn scraps on white surface

The Mittens From You Know Where

Jen Beeman

You guys, I am in the middle of the WORST knitting project in years...these mittens . I've had this yarn for a few years and finally decided sometime this summer...

The Mittens From You Know Where

Jen Beeman

You guys, I am in the middle of the WORST knitting project in years...these mittens . I've had this yarn for a few years and finally decided sometime this summer...

Outfit collage with rust leather bag, dark floral sleeveless dress, cream cable-knit cardigan, and green platform ankle boots

Autumn Dreaming

Jen Beeman

claire vivier | steven allan | aubin + wills | rachel comey I've been doing a lot of fall wardrobe pinning lately, sweaters, tights, shoes I can't afford...well everything I...

Autumn Dreaming

Jen Beeman

claire vivier | steven allan | aubin + wills | rachel comey I've been doing a lot of fall wardrobe pinning lately, sweaters, tights, shoes I can't afford...well everything I...

Black cat-shaped embroidery scissors with red patterned handle next to clear container of colorful sewing pins on gray fabric

A Quiltish Weekend

Jen Beeman

So, I spent this weekend at my parent's house helping my mom with this sort of crazy/awesome small quilt that we came up with and designed for an applique club...

A Quiltish Weekend

Jen Beeman

So, I spent this weekend at my parent's house helping my mom with this sort of crazy/awesome small quilt that we came up with and designed for an applique club...

Knit scarf with pompoms over navy plaid shirt, and detail shot of geometric fair isle scarf with black boots

Hilary Grant Knitwear + Textiles

Jen Beeman

Have you guys seen these knits by Hilary Grant yet? Love love love!!! The colors and patterns are such fun and modern takes on traditional fair isle and seriously who...

Hilary Grant Knitwear + Textiles

Jen Beeman

Have you guys seen these knits by Hilary Grant yet? Love love love!!! The colors and patterns are such fun and modern takes on traditional fair isle and seriously who...

Navy silk crepe de chine with rolled hem and contrasting stitching on wood, demonstrating a rolled hem technique

Tips + Tricks | Easy Roll Hem

Jen Beeman

Next up in the Tips + Tricks series is the easy roll hem. I usually get at least one request for a tutorial every time I post a photo of...

Tips + Tricks | Easy Roll Hem

Jen Beeman

Next up in the Tips + Tricks series is the easy roll hem. I usually get at least one request for a tutorial every time I post a photo of...

Colorful autumn leaf print pouch in red, orange, yellow, cream, and teal on orange background, bound with teal linen trim

A Small Pouch a Long Time in the Making

Jen Beeman

You are so going to laugh, but this pouch took me 3 years to complete. I know, it's really embarrassing. I have some pretty lame excuses, I was in school...

A Small Pouch a Long Time in the Making

Jen Beeman

You are so going to laugh, but this pouch took me 3 years to complete. I know, it's really embarrassing. I have some pretty lame excuses, I was in school...

Person wearing Maritime Shorts in linen with a striped raglan tee, standing in a wooded area near a lake

My Own Maritime Shorts

Jen Beeman

Well I made myself some shorts. I am not really a big shorts person but the forecast was hot for my trip to the cabin so linen shorts seemed like...

My Own Maritime Shorts

Jen Beeman

Well I made myself some shorts. I am not really a big shorts person but the forecast was hot for my trip to the cabin so linen shorts seemed like...

Hands pressing white lightweight interfacing to delicate teal silk chiffon fabric neckline on ironing board

Tips + Tricks | Delicate Necklines

Jen Beeman

If you've ever found yourself swearing at your machine trying to finish the neckline of a silk garment, here's a tip for you. Use lightweight interfacing to help the neckline...

Tips + Tricks | Delicate Necklines

Jen Beeman

If you've ever found yourself swearing at your machine trying to finish the neckline of a silk garment, here's a tip for you. Use lightweight interfacing to help the neckline...

Gray cat approaching a clear glass jar filled with folded friendship bracelet and anklet swap notes on a wooden table

A quick friendship swap note...

Jen Beeman

Thanks SO much to everyone who signed up for the friendship bracelet and anklet swap! I never imagined so many people would be interested in joining up but I am...

A quick friendship swap note...

Jen Beeman

Thanks SO much to everyone who signed up for the friendship bracelet and anklet swap! I never imagined so many people would be interested in joining up but I am...

Two friendship bracelets on a gray branch with text overlay reading "bracelet [and anklet]" and "SWAP!

Friendship Swap!

Jen Beeman

**Please note this Friendship Swap ended on July 29, 2011** There's no denying that friendship bracelets are back and as fun to make and wear as ever, but one thing...

Friendship Swap!

Jen Beeman

**Please note this Friendship Swap ended on July 29, 2011** There's no denying that friendship bracelets are back and as fun to make and wear as ever, but one thing...