Pricing Your Worth
Without a doubt figuring out pricing on finished work can be one of the hardest things for artists, crafters or makers of any creative kind. How do you put on price on something you love to make or do? The confusion is real! I hope you enjoy what I have to say about pricing.
The Anatomy of a Dress That Gets You…
Want to make explosions happen? Once you’ve learned to read a simple pattern and have a few garments under your belt you can also start to mix and match pattern pieces. Please enjoy my tips and tricks using a couple 1950s pattern pieces to make a beautiful bohemian prairie dress.
Upcyle Your Own Design
Oh dear, I do believe I made something I do not like. It happens. I love the fabric, but it just doesn’t look good. The fabric is too thick for the drape and, well, I like to learn the hard way.
A friend and artist Erica Blackstolk gifted me four yards of […]
Cringe Worthy
When I first started providing alterations for clients there were plenty of cringe worthy moments. Practicing on friends is not the same as someone paying you. I hope you are able to find some of my more vulnerable challenges in alterations useful to you.
FULL DISCLOSURE! It’s a good idea if you are new to alterations […]
Adult Machine Basics: Refresher at Rosewood in Kettering
Come get motivated to get started on the sewing projects you want to do!
Adult Sewing Basics at Rosewood in Kettering
Come let me get you sewing!
Fat Quarter Bundle Zero Waste Skirt
Everyone has been asking how I made this skirt and so I would like to share the entire experience. It was super bowl Sunday and I needed something fun to do. On my way out of one of my favorite sewing shops, Sew to Speak, I spotted a bundle of soft […]
Social Media for Artists and Makers, Rosewood Art Centre
Social Media for Artists and Makers, Rosewood Art Centre
Ready, Set, Serve – Mesh Tops
I love a cool mesh top for summer activities and when I do indoor exercise. This project was fast and easy to make. Here, I share my experience with a modest tee, stretch mesh pattern hack with some tips to help you be a successful seamster.
Supplies:
Any old T-shirt or stretch knit fabric 1/2 a yard
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