Handsewn Hikes: The Mitts and Mt. Harris
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2025
- Welcome to the third video of my Handsewn Hikes series!
Two of my favorite things are nature and sewing, and I thought combining the two was a perfect way to share both parts of my life.
The project I'm working on in this video are a pair of woolen mitts based for the 1730s Merchant Class ensemble I've been creating. I followed the pattern and tutorial from Penny River Costumes, and I used scraps of wool leftover from the Provence Pea Coat I made last winter.
I did not make a mock-up of these mitts, but they fit well. There are a few changes I will make before I create them again, but they are for fit to my arms not issues with the pattern.
~~~Handsewn Hikes Background~~~
I grew up the daughter of a wildlife biologist in Eastern Oregon, and most of my time as a child was spent in the outdoors while my dad conducted his research. As a result, I developed a love of nature and a great appreciation of the stunning beauty surrounding us. I really enjoy hiking, kayaking, and just being out side, especially in the summer. I find that if I am really stressed, a quick drive up a mountain to sit and look at our gorgeous valley helps me relax.
One of the skills my mother instilled in both my sister and me is sewing. I can remember sitting on her lap “sewing” while she ran the foot pedal at a very young age. It is a skill I worked hard at in 4-H through my youth, and then I picked it up again when my kids were born.
Since diving into the rabbit hole that is historical costuming, I have been hand sewing more frequently. I believe that the only way I am going to get better and quicker at hand sewing is to keep doing it.
My plan is to hike/travel to different locations around our valley and film different sewing projects at each place. I hope you enjoy taking this journey with me, and you find "my little world" as beautiful and diverse as I do.
~~~Links~~~
Penny River Costumes: www.etsy.com/s...
~~~Music~~~
Royal Coupling by Kevin MacLeod
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Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod
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I love the idea of sewing outside in beautiful surroundings. I find hand sewing a zen experience.
I used to hate hand sewing, but now that I've made it into a project, I actually look forward to it. I think learning and improving my skill level has helped, as well.
Ah, so blissful. I feel like I must be leaving the same comment each time, but they truely are lovely soul-nurturing videos. thank you.
You are so welcome! Going outside and being in the mountains is truly soul-nurturing for me, so I'm happy it comes through in the videos.
Sweet views!
Thank you!
@@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen no problem! We really enjoy making outdoor videos also