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Woman wearing black and white chevron Tiny Pocket Tank with black pants standing in front of a brick wall window

Introducing the Tiny Pocket Tank

Jen Beeman

Here we have it, my first downloadable pattern, the Tiny Pocket Tank! I originally designed this top last summer when I had some extra cotton chambray at my disposal and...

Introducing the Tiny Pocket Tank

Jen Beeman

Here we have it, my first downloadable pattern, the Tiny Pocket Tank! I originally designed this top last summer when I had some extra cotton chambray at my disposal and...

Brown leather mouse coin purse with blue ears and gold accents on wrist strap, next to a teal zipper pouch

Semi-old New Things

Jen Beeman

A pouch won from Rennes le Chateau makes a nice small wallet to go with my mouse change pouch. I attached the wrist strap from my mouse onto it for...

Semi-old New Things

Jen Beeman

A pouch won from Rennes le Chateau makes a nice small wallet to go with my mouse change pouch. I attached the wrist strap from my mouse onto it for...

Vintage suede jacket with colorblock design in red, green, purple, cream, and black panels on hanger with gold zipper

Vintage Alterations

Jen Beeman

Shortly before my sewing machine broke I agreed to do some alterations for a friend on two of her vintage pieces. One, the Suzy Perette dress, is turning out beautifully....

Vintage Alterations

Jen Beeman

Shortly before my sewing machine broke I agreed to do some alterations for a friend on two of her vintage pieces. One, the Suzy Perette dress, is turning out beautifully....

Gray tabby cat with white paws reaching toward a white water jug on a wooden studio floor

Sewing Reunion

Jen Beeman

Tonight, after 8 weeks at the repair shop, I was reunited with my sewing machine! It's been awful. I have no image to go with this news, so here is...

Sewing Reunion

Jen Beeman

Tonight, after 8 weeks at the repair shop, I was reunited with my sewing machine! It's been awful. I have no image to go with this news, so here is...

Close-up of pattern grading machine and measurement tool on sewing pattern pieces for pocket tank design

in progress : pdf pocket tank pattern

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm working on creating a downloadable pdf pattern and I've decided to test this out with the pocket tank I made this summer....

in progress : pdf pocket tank pattern

Jen Beeman

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I'm working on creating a downloadable pdf pattern and I've decided to test this out with the pocket tank I made this summer....

Spring wishlist: charm necklace, black graphic tee, tan leather duffle bag, and mint green suede tassel loafer

Springtime Dreamin'

Jen Beeman

1. cursive design | hearts + daggers necklace | $25 2. totokaelo | uzi spike woven tee | $84 3. rennes | chateau duffle | $410 4. urban outfitters |...

Springtime Dreamin'

Jen Beeman

1. cursive design | hearts + daggers necklace | $25 2. totokaelo | uzi spike woven tee | $84 3. rennes | chateau duffle | $410 4. urban outfitters |...

Cream herringbone cowl worn as an infinity scarf, shown folded flat to display the textured knit pattern

Pretty Finds: Knitting Patterns

Jen Beeman

Did you guys see the Big Herringbone Cowl pattern over at The Purl Bee? In love for real.

Pretty Finds: Knitting Patterns

Jen Beeman

Did you guys see the Big Herringbone Cowl pattern over at The Purl Bee? In love for real.

Close-up of red and charcoal flannel plaid shirt button band showing grid pattern with white stripes and woven texture

Tips + Tricks: Plaid Matching

Jen Beeman

We all know that plaid matching is sort of a pain in the ass. You need extra fabric, spend a ton of time cutting everything perfectly, pin it all together...

Tips + Tricks: Plaid Matching

Jen Beeman

We all know that plaid matching is sort of a pain in the ass. You need extra fabric, spend a ton of time cutting everything perfectly, pin it all together...

Frost-covered bare branches and dried grasses in a winter landscape

a happy new year

Jen Beeman

I hope everyone got to ring in the new year in style with friends or loved ones. I'm still unsure of how I passed from 2010 into 2011 as I...

a happy new year

Jen Beeman

I hope everyone got to ring in the new year in style with friends or loved ones. I'm still unsure of how I passed from 2010 into 2011 as I...

White paper luminaries with warm string lights, soft focus holiday decoration

happy holidays

Jen Beeman

:: happy holidays :: I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday break with family and friends and is getting ready to ring in another year. 2010 has been a great...

happy holidays

Jen Beeman

:: happy holidays :: I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday break with family and friends and is getting ready to ring in another year. 2010 has been a great...

Cream-colored stockinette knit mittens in progress with yarn and needles on red and navy plaid fabric

in progress...

Jen Beeman

Currently I'm knitting on another pair of mittens. I have an epic mitten yarn stash that I need to clear out for piece of mind, and also because I have...

in progress...

Jen Beeman

Currently I'm knitting on another pair of mittens. I have an epic mitten yarn stash that I need to clear out for piece of mind, and also because I have...

Person wearing gray zip-up hoodie, blue plaid skirt, black tights, mustard socks, and brown lace-up boots against yellow wall

Wardrobe

Jen Beeman

Well I shelled out some cash for a new pair of boots. I have been feeling a bit like a slob so far this winter, and needed a little pick...

Wardrobe

Jen Beeman

Well I shelled out some cash for a new pair of boots. I have been feeling a bit like a slob so far this winter, and needed a little pick...

Pair of hand-knit striped mitts in navy, white, and brown with ribbed cuffs, worn with a mustard yellow peacoat

Evening Hike Mitts

Jen Beeman

Here are a bunch of photos of my new mitts. Didn't they turn out lovely? The colors on this camera are so spot on I can hardly handle it, no...

Evening Hike Mitts

Jen Beeman

Here are a bunch of photos of my new mitts. Didn't they turn out lovely? The colors on this camera are so spot on I can hardly handle it, no...