There’s a special kind of heartbreak only sewists understand, and this Pride dress taught me that scale and fabric type matter, especially on a small frame like mine. What felt wonderful in theory felt oversized in reality. Instead of forcing myself to love it, I chose something better. I chose to redo it. Let me […]
Learn the basics of garment alterations for a better fit. This class covers basic tools, common alterations, how to read drag and pill lines, pin-to-fit method, and when DYI vs take it to pro. Must know how to use a sewing machine. Bring your alterations, bring your machine or borrow one of ours.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Come get motivated to get started on the sewing projects you want to do!
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 […]
