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THE DAILY BUMBLEBUNCH

Inspiration and clarification for newbie sewists.

Welcome to the daily bumblebunch. For sewists (yes, even if you're a newbie, you can call yourself a sewist), you can follow me on my journey as I reflect on what I learn as I improve my sewing skills while failing numerous times.

Sewing is a practice in patience and mindfulness. The beauty is in the creative process, working with your hands, and making something that is all yours.

Pattern Review: Simplicity S8957 Pants

Jan 30, 20242 min read

Pattern Review: Simplicity S8957 Pants

Pattern score: 6! Confusing directions and drawings, but the pants are comfortable and fit well with few alterations. My first YouTube...

Jan 31, 20233 min read

Keeping a sewing 'done list'

This is somewhat of a follow-on to my last post: 'Making time to sew'. At work I came across Oliver Burkeman's blog and, in particularly,...

Jan 15, 20235 min read

Making time to sew

For those of you who are wondering and/or have asked me - yes, I am still working on the Tamarack Jacket. Four months and counting...I...

Bum·ble·bunch

tangled thread stitches on the underside of fabric caused by inproper thread tension

Bum·ble·bunch·er

A sewist who often get threads tangled and knotted for a myriad of reasons still to be discovered by her or him.

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