My dear friend, The first chill of autumn arrived yesterday, and as I wrapped a shawl around my shoulders, I thought of you. The season invites us to slow down, to savor tea by the window, to create with hands warmed by yarn. This year, I’ve been leaning into crochet with purpose, choosing to make Read More
Author: AbelisDesigner
The Power of Earth Tones in Sewing: How to Bring Calm and Nature into Your Clothes
My dear friend, The other day, as I arranged my fabrics on the table, I found myself drawn to a soft palette—warm browns, muted greens, sandy beige, and terracotta. They reminded me of the soil after rain, of tree bark, of sunsets fading into dusk. These earth tones in sewing feel like a gentle embrace, Read More
Slow Fashion: Choosing Timeless sewing Patterns that Transcend Trends
My dear friend, The other day, as I was sitting by the window with a cup of tea cooling in my hands, I pulled out an old dress I made years ago. You know the kind—the one you slip into and suddenly remember who you were when you first stitched it. The seams are soft Read More
Threads That Tell Stories: Narrative Embroidery to Personalize Your Fall Wardrobe
Fall invites reflection. The golden light, the slowing pace, the soft pull toward home and self. It’s a season that feels like memory, and one of the most beautiful ways to capture that feeling — stitch by stitch — is through narrative embroidery. Embroidery, especially when done by hand, is more than decoration. It’s a Read More
Sewing for the Ones You Love: Sweet Ideas for Children’s Clothing & Family Accessories
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from sewing something with someone else in mind. A tiny hem, a soft lining, a button chosen just for them — every stitch becomes a quiet act of love. Specially Children’s Clothing Whether you’re a mother, an aunt, a godparent, or simply someone who loves to give Read More
Layers, Collars & Long Sleeves: Getting Your Autumn Wardrobe Ready with Handmade Patterns
As the days grow shorter and the breeze carries that first hint of crispness, our wardrobes begin to shift too. We start reaching for layers — not just for warmth, but for comfort, softness, and a return to routine. We need our Autumn Wardrobe ready. And what better way to welcome autumn than by sewing Read More
Beginning Again with Needle and Thread: Sewing as an Autumn Ritual
There’s something about early autumn — the way the air shifts, the colors deepen, the light softens. It’s a season that asks us to slow down, to take stock, to let go of what has passed and gently prepare for what’s next. It’s the perfecto month for Beginning Again. And for many of us, that Read More
Reusing with Style: How to Turn Vintage Fabrics and Old Sheets into One-of-a-Kind Garments
There’s something deeply meaningful about sewing and turn vintage fabrics that already holds stories. A floral bedsheet from your childhood home. A forgotten tablecloth with a delicate lace border. A vintage curtain found at a flea market on a soft, sunny morning. Instead of buying new, what if we chose to create with what’s already Read More
Crochet & Lemonade Afternoons: Easy Projects to Help You Unwind
There’s something timeless about a slow summer afternoon. The light is golden, the air is warm, and everything feels just a little quieter. It’s the perfect time to put the world on pause — and pick up your hook and start crochet. Crochet, when done slowly and without pressure, can become more than just craft. Read More
The Perfect Travel Wardrobe: Handmade Garments to Take Anywhere
There’s a quiet kind of joy in packing for a journey — not the rush of overstuffed suitcases and last-minute chaos, but the slow, thoughtful act of folding your favorite pieces and imagining where they’ll go with you. Create your Travel Wardrobe where’s fit, only what makes you happy. And when those pieces are handmade Read More