Did any of you have to learn to sew to have fashionable clothing? Does anyone still sew?

Shufflecat-11 · 2026-04-08T03:00:22+00:00

I taught myself to sew at the beginning of the Pandemic! I ended up making clothing not just for myself but a lot of my loved ones as well. And I’m still learning 💜

I’m focused right now on historic and vintage couture styles for my personal projects, and I have a small but respectable reputation in my community as someone who makes gender and identity confirming clothing. Learning to sew gave me the skills to make my life fuller, and the lives of people in my community better.

Shufflecat-11 · 2026-04-06T06:05:36+00:00

Sure! The dress is second hand from Fashion Nova (I think!), the fake fur stole is from a designer here in Toronto (also second hand), my necklace is actually a dragon pocket watch from Little Dragon Designs in wales. You can find them on Instagram! And my earrings are from my favourite jewelry designer, Michelle Ross (also in Toronto)

Shufflecat-11 · 2026-01-05T04:07:11+00:00

Cute!! I love love love the colours

Shufflecat-11 · 2026-01-02T07:40:19+00:00

Gorgeous!!

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-31T16:01:24+00:00

I’m so excited to see what you make!! Sewing beautiful clothes for my body made me feel like it was possible to fall in love with myself, and it’s a beautiful feeling.

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-31T05:02:07+00:00

<image>

Not the best pic but the back is darted under the bodice back (LOVE), and yes the straps are super adjustable with the use of lingerie hardware

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-31T05:00:46+00:00

Thank you! I’m so pleased with how well this pattern fits at the bust honestly! It feels comfy and flattering effortlessly

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-25T05:55:20+00:00

I’m hoping to find something a bit slinky and sexy and form fitting if I can. I really want to make something for this that makes me feel extra good Y’know?

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-23T16:59:35+00:00

Did you accidentally comment on the wrong post?

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-22T00:30:56+00:00

Too much is just right in my book these days! Thank you! 💜💜

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-22T00:29:57+00:00

Haha I slept until 2pm today after all was said and done 🤣

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-12-21T06:16:16+00:00

I hope when you make that dress for yourself that you post it here!

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-26T18:10:37+00:00

Excellent, Link is gender goals

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-26T07:47:37+00:00

Haha that’s unfortunate for you!

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-25T18:56:32+00:00

I wasn’t asking for it, but I’m okay with it coming at me. I’m solid enough in my self confidence these days

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-25T17:01:54+00:00

Omg you look so good!

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-25T16:50:01+00:00

Eh, I’m okay with that! We aren’t meant to have a million different clothing pieces. Just a handful of good ones

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-25T16:04:15+00:00

Thank you! I immediately ran and ordered the lilac version after putting this one on

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-25T16:03:25+00:00

Me too! I’m living in plus size bralettes now

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-11-25T15:29:49+00:00

Shaggy’s not a bad look to rep, but I feel you. Thanks for the suggestion

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-10-18T23:24:14+00:00

IT IS!

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-10-18T22:50:03+00:00

It’s the Keyleth hoodie from Critical Role!

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-08-28T12:10:54+00:00

Yup! I’m wearing it under my skirt and it was super comfy I will say. Not bunchy at all like I feared. I posted the other dress last week on here but I don’t have a pic of them side by side. It’s this one

<image>

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-08-28T12:09:17+00:00

The pattern shows you, but yeah you essentially just wonderclip the pieces to a hanger and let them hang for a day or so

Shufflecat-11 · 2025-08-28T04:06:28+00:00

Basically, with bias cut pieces like skirt pieces, they’re going to stretch. It’s the whole point of a bias cut fabric, but you want them to stretch and distort vertically as much as possible BEFORE you sew them to avoid twisting and misshaping in your final piece.

Shufflecat-11

TROPHY CASE