Tracy McElfresh, Author at Tracy's Sewing Studio

Simplicity in Your Pants
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Simplicity in Your Pants

1980s Fashion, Sewing Tips and Tricks

Simplicity in Your Pants

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-04-05T06:53:13-04:00April 5th, 2021|1980s Fashion, Sewing Tips and Tricks|

This year, for every month, I’ve chosen a themed project with a list to ensure I use my time productively. Last month I made swimwear, January was hat month, and March was all about the active wear.

With Spring came more work. Being busier meant I chose to create simple shorts, […]

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Easy Alterations in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-03-30T17:03:09-04:00March 30th, 2021|Vlog|

How to Easily Take In Children’s Dresses to be Worn for Years to Come

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Rounding Up Dayton’s Finest in the Field
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Rounding Up Dayton’s Finest in the Field

Interviews w/Sewists, Uncategorized

Rounding Up Dayton’s Finest in the Field

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-03-22T06:59:13-04:00March 22nd, 2021|Interviews w/Sewists, Uncategorized|

Time to do a round up of awesome local artists, sewers, crafters, photographers and fashion gurus. Check us out as we band together and invite you to get to know us.

Katie Stafinaik

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How to Make Me Time in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-03-17T14:51:09-04:00March 17th, 2021|Vlog|

Do the work and get rewarded with my simple tips.

To see more of my projects feel free to follow me on IG @tracysews
FB @Tracy’s Sewing Studio as well as my blog.

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One Pattern, Five Ways
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One Pattern, Five Ways

1920s Style Fashion, Tracy Designs Dresses

One Pattern, Five Ways

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-03-08T06:56:22-05:00March 8th, 2021|1920s Style Fashion, Tracy Designs Dresses|

February was an amazing month and a big part of the reason was having something fun to stay focused on, something to look forward to everyday… Swimwear MONTH!!

I started planning and buying fabric for swimwear month in July last year. The focus this season was 1920s inspired looks. A friend was kind enough to send […]

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Fabric Types Can Alter Your Fit in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-03-03T17:14:56-05:00March 3rd, 2021|Vlog|

Watch as I fit three shorts all the same cut, style and pattern but different fabrics and see fit in action.

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Save the Socks, Easy Sock Darning
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Save the Socks, Easy Sock Darning

Sewing Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized

Save the Socks, Easy Sock Darning

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-02-22T06:48:00-05:00February 22nd, 2021|Sewing Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized|

This year is the year of less here at the House of McElfresh. Just a touch of minimalism can save money, help make us more mindful, and free up some time. I disclose that this isn’t our first attempt at trying this! It is always a work in progress. Each time we’ve tried “less,” we […]

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Swimwear 101 in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute w/ Tracy McElfresh

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-02-17T15:19:52-05:00February 17th, 2021|Vlog|

Top ten tips for successful swimwear.
To see more of my swimwear check out my blog at http://www.tracyssewingstudio.com our IG page TracySews or our FB page Tracy’s Seeing Studio.

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Loving Yourself Looks Good on You
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Loving Yourself Looks Good on You

1950s Style Fashion, Costumes, Uncategorized

Loving Yourself Looks Good on You

By Tracy McElfresh|2021-02-08T06:48:43-05:00February 8th, 2021|1950s Style Fashion, Costumes, Uncategorized|

February is the season of love and what better way to love yourself than to buy fabric and make something pretty. I invested in myself and purchased one of my own Spoonflower Shop prints in velvet. This print is called Hepburn and it comes in three color ways. While we don’t personally celebrate Valentine’s […]

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