On my way to Giza

By |2024-06-04T06:39:37-04:00June 4th, 2024|Art made by Tracy McElfresh, Arts and Crafts, Fashion Dress Replicas, Uncategorized|

Don’t get me wrong, I love to watch sewists create content. Sometimes though it leads to a disheartening misconception that creating is an instant and easy process. You know, the camera blinks on a piece of fabric, a second or two of their sewing, and then, BOOM they have a three-piece suit!

Working in the sewing […]

The Painted Dress

By |2024-04-18T12:53:59-04:00April 18th, 2024|Art made by Tracy McElfresh, Arts and Crafts, Fashion Dress Replicas, Uncategorized|

Here’s the problem, as an artist, you see so many things that inspire you. Before you know it; the project has turned into a huge big thing. This project was no different! I hope you enjoy this collaboration project!

When Joy Hoover owner of Joy2Sew showed up at a Dayton […]

So You Think You Can Quilt

By |2021-11-22T06:32:24-05:00November 22nd, 2021|Arts and Crafts, Heirloom Sewing, Sewing Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized|

Every year I get wildly inspired to create a huge project that I know nothing about and mess up all along the way! I wanted to make something more memorable this time, something that would be passed down and cherished. Even though I might be experienced and amazing behind a sewing machine I get the privilege […]

Making Patches on a Regular Sewing Machine

By |2021-10-22T07:35:18-04:00October 18th, 2021|Arts and Crafts, Costumes, Uncategorized|

My blog as has taken a back seat after the newest Apple update crashed my computer. Apple was kind enough to wipe it clean and restore it to a 2014 update – and today I am writing you from my cell phone.

So, I’m ten months into my Year of Less and finding even more creative […]

Fashions of the Mola, A Trip to Cleveland Museum of Art

By |2021-04-19T06:50:51-04:00April 19th, 2021|Arts and Crafts, Costume Fashion Art Exhibits, Early 20th Century Style Fashion, Uncategorized|

When a friend shows you a fashion exhibit that can be visited in a single day trip, I highly recommend going. This exhibit, Fashioning Identity: Mola Textiles of Panamá, and The Cleveland Museum of Art were both amazing!

There seems to be […]

Adventuring in Hats

By |2021-01-25T06:47:49-05:00January 25th, 2021|1930s Style Fashion, Arts and Crafts, Costumes|

Over the summer a friend sparked joy when she agreed I should spend a month making hats just for fun. Every time I organize my patterns I wish I could visit them fully. Since January 15th is national hat day, January seemed like a fitting time and opportunity to get my hands on the patterns […]

Mexican Inspired Holiday Ornaments w/ Free Pattern

By |2020-12-07T06:38:52-05:00December 7th, 2020|Arts and Crafts|

Want something easy and fun to make for the holiday? This can be a memorable parent child activity. Cutting the small flower shape may be a challenge for small hands so its great working together. I do not like to put an age on projects because that depends on the child. If your little one […]

Free Elf Party Hat PDF Pattern and Instructions

By |2020-11-25T19:25:57-05:00November 25th, 2020|Arts and Crafts, Tracy Designs Dresses, Uncategorized|

I hope you enjoy our free elf party hat pattern and don’t forget to tag your photos and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Happy holidays!

Elf Party Hat PDF Instructions

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