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 […]
Have you ever seen a picture of a garment and you absolutely had to have it? When you can sew clothing this can be a fun problem… but you may want to make everything you see! I saw an Instagram posts that showed this skirt with these simple steps. That was it, I was inspired […]
My life is far from perfect, let’s just say I have a lot going on like everyone. Perhaps all of this making is my escape. I am so very grateful for all of these privileges and experiences 2023 has brought me. What a great year for growth! And it wasn’t just work – it was […]
I believe it takes a lot of bravery and strength to start something completely new and even more to share it with the public. I hope you enjoy my new adventure. A few months ago I took a break from dressmaking.
Not running directly into the next sewing project opened possibilities to […]
With a little practice and some patience anyone can apply their very own art to clothing using a regular sewing machine. I hope you find my three different techniques helpful.
Just a heads up! Doing a lot of stitching, like I do on these projects below, can distort fabric and cause puckering. I highly recommend something […]
Meeting the artist Bing Davis was one of the biggest highlights just after the new year although the blessings rained down on us the entire year.
I graduated from the Kettering Leadership Academy learning a substantial amount of local history, having more […]
Do you need an easy handmade gift for the holidays? After watching a couple hours of youtube, I combined a couple of techniques and came up with something that only takes 10-20 minutes to make from start to finish. I did not create this idea or project.
Supplies:
2 Yards of contrasting fabric – makes 23 ornaments […]
My grandma was one of my favorite people on the planet. I wanted to celebrate the gift she passed down to me and my mother – the wonderful love of sewing.
In 2019 we visited the Frida Kahlo dress exhibit in NYC where I read that the embroidery on her different dresses was created with […]
This project has everything; replicating, inspiration, upcycling and fandom!
The B52’s have the most amazing stage clothes, period. When I saw Cindy Wilson bouncing around on stage in a Sunday Morning show story clip I knew I wanted a piece of that fun.
I went to the local thrift […]
Since the term One Yard Wonders has long been taken I’m calling my series of one yard garments My One Yard Thing! You might know that it is very, very difficult to make adult clothing out of one yard of fabric. You have to get extra creative and really love a challenge, but, it can […]
