Treadlette Tuesday: Marina's improvisational quilt

 Every Tuesday we share projects and ideas from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out Marina's latest quilt!



She made this modern, geometric baby quilt with an improvisational method. 

Rather than using a specific pattern, Marina adds pieces as she goes for a completely unique look.

Treadlette Tuesday: Laura's Linen Pajamas

Every Tuesday we share projects and ideas from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Laura made these luxurious black linen pajamas for one of her custom sewing clients.

She used Vogue 8964 and added more piping for plenty of pop!

The wearer reports they are "wonderful, seemingly perfect in all aspects!"

Treadlette Tuesday: Elizabeth's Plaid Flannel

Every Tuesday we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out Elizabeth's latest make! A cute boxy button-up for her 13-year-old kiddo. The pattern is Jalie Florence and the fabric is a super-soft cotton plaid flannel.

She avoided having to do much plaid matching by cutting the back yoke, pockets, and sleeve bands on the bias. It makes your life easier and looks so cute, too!

She of course asked for her kid's input on which color buttons. They answered, all of them, plus this cow!

Because the only thing more fun than digging around in mom's button box is getting to pick the weird ones for your own shirt!

Treadlette Tuesday: Michele's Burnside Bibs

Every Tuesday we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out the Burnside Bibs that Treadle owner Michele made for her daughter!

Cute, simple overalls are having a big moment right now. A solid linen, a fun printed canvas, or a stunning home dec fabric is ideal for making your own.

Equally cute for a day in the park or a casual dinner party!

Treadlette Tuesday: Rebecca's Hoodie

 It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Today we're looking at Rebecca's fantastic hoodie!

Rebecca used a double-sided sweater knit and Jalie pattern 2795. She pieced a few extra seams in to save fabric and made a couple fitting tweaks.

But the most exciting detail is that lined hood! Rebecca used an embroidered floral fabric from her stash to create a totally unique design feature!

Plus, she'll be teaching this pattern as a class this winter!

Check out the Hoodie Jacket here!

Treadlette Tuesday: Linen Pants

 It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Elizabeth made these cute, simple pants for her 13 year old kid. The fabric is a fun and durable linen/cotton blend that's a perfect bottomweight. Get it here!

The pattern is Jalie pull-on pants 3243. It has a relatively slim fit in the hips for an elastic-waist pant, which is great if you don't like a baggy seat. DO plan to enlarge the pockets, though - both depth and width could use some extra room!

Treadlette Tuesday: Rebecca's State Fair makes!

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Have you checked out Rebecca's State Fair ribbon winning creations?



She made this gorgeous handsewn, hand embroidered doll from our wool felt! It earned her a third prize ribbon.

Her little goat was made from a Funky Friends Factory pattern and won a second prize ribbon!

Treadlette Tuesday: Laura's Cardigan

 It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Laura used a fabulous double-sided knit to make this lovely cardigan!

This fabric is so soft and cozy, this will be the perfect easy layer to slip on for fall. 

Laura used the Jalie Helene pattern - we love the easy elegance and the HUGE pockets! You can get the double-sided knit fabric here!

Treadlette Tuesday: Laura's Silk Dress

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out Laura's latest fancy occasion dress!

Sometimes we just want to dress up! Laura used Vogue 1842 with a few tweaks; she raised the V neckline a bit and opted to line the whole garment.

Treadlette Tuesday: Marina's Gisele

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out Marina's Gisele blouse! She used Jalie Gisele 3905 and a super fun mystery fabric from her stash.

Once again, a full bust adjustment was key to Marina's success. Learn how to make this adjustment for yourself in our Best Bust Fit class! 

Treadlette Tuesday: Baby Romper

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Marina has been on a baby-clothes kick lately. Check out this sweet romper she made!

She used New Look 6293 and cotton prints for this bright, summery, ruffled delight! That bow is just too cute!

Treadlette Tuesday: Marina's Blouse

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out Marina's new Swiss dot blouse!

She used the Friday Patina pattern, which has an adorable collar and two neckline depth options. 

Marina worked on the fit of this blouse with several mockups and a wearable test version. It was worth it - she says this is the first time a button-up blouse has fit her without gapping! 

Treadlette Tuesday: Grace's shorteralls

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

There's still time for summer sewing!

Our Grace made these Burnside Bibs as shorts, using our fantastic striped linen!

She wore them on a trip and got this great photo at a historical site. Thanks for sharing, Grace!

Need to make your own? Shop linen here!

Treadlette Tuesday: Rebecca's Sun and Sea quilt

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out Rebecca's latest quilt! She used this gorgeous sun and sea panel print and the coordinating fabrics to make the perfect top, then had our dear Nanette Sutherland quilt it for her.*

Shop these amazing new fabrics here!

* Want Nanette to quilt for you? You can drop off your quilt for her right at Treadle!

Treadlette Tuesday: Laura's vest

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Laura made this dapper linen vest for her husband using a natty linen check fabric. 

A gorgeous welt pocket is a classic detail. 

The back strap with buckle customizes the fit. 

Laura used a contrast lining that just peeks out at the edges for an extra fun detail.

Laura used an out-of-print Vogue pattern, but she suggests Vogue 8987 as a current alternative. 

Want to make your own? Shop linen here!

Treadlette Tuesday: Marina's English Paper Piecing

It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Today we're sharing Marina's latest project!

Can you believe these sweet little coasters are entirely hand-sewn? It's easier than you think!

Marina used the English paper piecing technique, and created a small project that's easy to finish and perfect to learn on. She's teaching how to make these in a class coming up in August! 

Learn more here!

Treadlette Tuesday: Rebecca's Remy

 It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

You might know by now that Rebecca LOVES the Remy Raglan pattern. I've lost count of how many times she's made it!

This version, on display in the store now, is made from a very interesting linen that has a geometric pattern and a shot weave.

She also added bust darts for a little extra shape and contour in the fit.

Treadlette Tuesday: Michele's Marcy Tilton dress

Today's project comes from our fearless leader, Michele!

She used Marcy Tilton pattern Vogue 9112 and a variety of linen fabrics to make this awesome dress!

Sometimes if you only have a scrap or a remnant of a special fabric, you highlight it like Michele did here. She took the bright linen plaid and combined it with a coordinating solid and a flax-color neutral that makes her unique fabric pop!

Do you like the idea of mixing fabrics? Check out our Collage Dress class!

Treadlette Tuesday: Elizabeth's Indian cotton blouse

 It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Elizabeth (that's me!) made this summer blouse that's her new favorite!

I used all my favorite sewing techniques on this lightweight Indian cotton. French seams are everywhere I could put them and I hand-finished the inner cuffs, collar, and front bands.

The pattern is Butterick 6816. I blended sizes between the bust, waist, and hip and made a full bust adjustment to make this blouse fit me just right! 

You can get this awesome fabric here! (and it also comes in this beautiful bittersweet tone!)

I'm already planning another version in a different fabric!

Treadlette Tuesday: Marina's new skirt!

 It's Treadlette Tuesday, when we share projects, inspiration, and ideas for you from our lovely Treadle Yard Goods employees, The Treadlettes!

Check out Marina's new skirt!

She made this in a cute cotton broadcloth from her custom Elizabeth's Favorite Skirt pattern. With an invisible zipper and simple, streamlined finishing, this skirt is a new go-to!

And she's already chosen fabric for her next one!