The Pickle & The Banana: Sewing Inspiration and Resources

Even though I'm a Ravenclaw, I'm feeling the Gryffindor colours today. . Is it ANOTHER slouchy shirt and leggings day? It sure is! Am I mad about it? Nope. . We are supposed to get an announcement from the government today about when remote learning will end. I have a lot of feelings about it. The anticipation is palpable. I don't even know what I want to hear to be honest. So we will just wait and see. ... . Leggings are @patternsforpirates with fabric from @crookshankscustoms Top fabric is from @buttonsandbibs pattern is one I wouldn't recommend so I won't share. . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom

Whaaaaat?! I'm back in the classroom? Was it all a terrible dream and everything is back to normal?! . Sadly, no. I just came in today to organize everything for the next quad which starts tomorrow. . BUT...it felt great to be back and now I'm ready to begin my new classes. ... . Yorick says hi. He's been holding down the fort. . Top pattern is an early version of one in testing now from @buttonsandbibs And I KNOW it's going to be a wardrobe staple. Fabric is Rib knit from @walmart . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom

I got for real dressed today! It's been a long time since I've done that. It felt pretty good! . Today is the last day to grab your copy of the updated Rock (formerly the Riot) skirt from George and Ginger (USA)! I made a simple pencil skirt and paired it with the Teen Spirit and I'm ready for work....if I ever go there again. Don't miss the sale price! . Here is my #afflink if you choose to use it https://georgeandgingerpatterns.com/?aff=51... . Pattern @georgeandgingerpatternco Fabric @thefabcliquefabricshoppe . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife See more

The slouchy cocoon cardigan is definitely a work from home staple. . This one was super easy and quick to make. My fabric only had two way stretch and it still worked out well. . Everything else is RTW so I'm going to be scouring my patterns for more tunics to pair with all the leggings I'll be wearing. ... . Maybe I'll even find my perfect leggings pattern! . Pattern: Danielle Cardi from @soniaestepdesigns Fabric: another @walmart score . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing See more

Welcome to my new classroom! Well, sort of. I've been teaching from various locations in my house but this is the most photogenic one. . I've also been wearing pajamas a lot so I've spared you the horror of seeing me in those. . But it's time to drag myself out of the funk and return to the world. Sort of. I'm still not going to put on makeup and I'll be washing my hair a lot less often.... but...baby steps. ... . Last night I sewed up this sweater just because I wanted to. It wasn't a strike off or a pattern test. It was just for me. And that felt pretty good! . Pattern: Sweater Weather from @patternsforpirates Fabric: Rib knit from @walmart . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom

Well, hello strangers! It's been a while. I've missed you! I took a long break over the holidays and did some pattern organization and movie watching. Can you believe I'd never seen The Silence of the Lambs?! . Getting back to sewing has been hard. I'm working from home. My kids are learning from home. We don't really leave our home. I eat Nutella from the jar. This is just how it is. . I did get a chance to write a blog post for @lovenotions and sew up a pair of these amaz...ing Summer Caye Pants and they are perfect for all aspects of my so called life right now. They are also on sale for today only for 5$! . If you'd like to head over to the site and check it out here is the link. I'll pop it in my bio as well. . I hope you're all keeping well! . https://www.lovenotions.com/summer-caye-comfy-pants . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife See more

I love stripes. They are one of my favourite patterns. I have a lot of stripes stashed away on my shelves. . If you sew you know how satisfying stripe matching is. . Skirt pattern is the Ravinia from @lovenotions ... Fabric I got at Walmart in the US (those lucky ducks with all the fabric choices!) . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom #ithaspockets #pockets

Thanks to some advice from lots of people I ordered a pair of @snagtights . They shipped super fast and today I'm wearing them for the first time. I have to say, I'm pretty impressed so far. Hopefully they hold up well! . This is the 50 Denier in Builder's Tea. Fabric is cotton lycra on pre-order now at @buttonsandbibs Pattern is a mash of @ellieandmac_patterns Be Captivating and @lovenotions Sybil A Line skirt. ... . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom

If we could have this weather until April I would be totally ok with that. We are soaking up as much sun as we can and I'm living in my summer clothes. . Top is the Picnic Dress (on sale this month!), bottom is the Riot Skirt both from @georgeandgingerpatternco . .... . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom

I popped into @walmartcanada to get some salad yesterday and somehow these leggings fell into my cart. I'm not sad about it. . Fabric for my tank is bamboo Lycra from @buttonsandbibs on pre-order now. . .... . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom

I feel like the days are long but the weeks are short. It's already Friday?! What?! . I'm ready to enjoy the glorious weather this weekend and not think about the fact that Monday will be here way too soon. Dress: December dress from @georgeandgingerpatternco Fabric: Jupiter Dreams bamboo from @buttonsandbibs (on pre-order for the last time ever now!)... Shoes: @seychellesshoes from @dswcanada . . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom #ithaspockets #pockets

I am taking full advantage of our little heat wave and wearing all the summery dresses! This floral border print is definitely one of my favourites. Pattern is the Betty from @sinclairpatterns Fabric is bamboo from @kissmystashfabric_handmade . .... . . #makersgottamake #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sew #sewing #sewersgottasew #imadethat #slowfashion #imakemyownclothes #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #handmade #handmadefashion #madebyme #isew #memade #memadewardrobe #sewsewsew #sewinglove #ilovetosew #makeitwearit #instasew #instasewing #makeitdontbuyit #sewingislife #teacherfashion #whatiworetowork #storiesfromtheclassroom