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My Yellow Yanta Overalls

September 4, 20191 Comment

I am so excited to show you all my new favorite overalls—the Yanta Overalls by Helen’s Closet! Helen so kindly gifted me this pattern, and then Fabric-Store asked me if I’d like to try some of their linen (that would be a big fat DUH——I’m a linenaholic) so I put the two together to help … Continue reading My Yellow Yanta Overalls

I Sewed a Leather Bag! (Plus a Book Review)

July 4, 2019July 5, 20199 Comments

Have you all heard about this new book "SEW BAGS?" It has just been released and it can be found at Joann's (in store), Barnes and Noble , Amazon, and other book sellers! My friend Hilarie Dayton wrote it and she did an amazing job!! The beginning of the book covers color theory, design, construction … Continue reading I Sewed a Leather Bag! (Plus a Book Review)

Watercolor Painting on Jersey Fabric

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019Leave a comment

Did you see this on my Instagram feed last weekend? I was so excited to share this Adrienne Blouse with you all that I had to share it not once, but twice in the span of a few hours!! HA! But really..... it is like wearing a watercolor! Those sleeves are unreal and I love … Continue reading Watercolor Painting on Jersey Fabric

Hand-Painting Bamboo Rayon Fabric– The Kalle Shirt

March 20, 2019April 10, 201913 Comments

Stop. Wait a minute. Did you say something about painting fabric? AGAIN? Yes, I did. I can't get enough and I want to tell you as many tips as I can while I am learning myself! For this project I reached out to Measure Fabric for some supplies and special PFD (prepared for dyeing) fabric … Continue reading Hand-Painting Bamboo Rayon Fabric– The Kalle Shirt

Make your own shoes! PLUS: A Pom-pom tutorial

March 5, 2019April 10, 20192 Comments

I am so excited to tell you about my latest #SewHappyColor collaboration with A Happy Stitch!! I am the first in a new series she is doing, called "The Artist Series." I have created a step-by-step instruction PDF and a couple videos to help guide you through making your own painted shoes.  These were very … Continue reading Make your own shoes! PLUS: A Pom-pom tutorial

SEW HAPPY COLOR!!

March 5, 2019March 20, 20192 Comments

outtakes from my #sewhappycolor PINK AND RED WEEK video! go check it out here! ITS HERE!!! The fun month of exploring color is finally here! I dreamt this challenge up back in December as I was winding down my 7 weeks of #thehandmadehustle and thinking about what else I could contribute to the sewing community. … Continue reading SEW HAPPY COLOR!!

Patchwork Color-blocking is like Painting!

February 12, 2019April 1, 20191 Comment

You all know I was first an artist before I became a sewist right? Until last year when I started sewing all my clothes, I made more paintings than clothes for myself (but pleeennnty for my kids). When I started sewing more, I wanted it to fill the same creative need as painting. I've done … Continue reading Patchwork Color-blocking is like Painting!

The Long-Awaited Philippa Pants!!

February 5, 2019February 6, 20197 Comments

When Anna started posting photos of a new, high-waisted non-stretch denim pants pattern, I about freaked. I immediately messaged her (okay maybe it was after she'd posted a couple times) and asked if she could please hurry up and get it to the masses because I NEEDED THOSE PANTS IN MY LIFE!! You probably know … Continue reading The Long-Awaited Philippa Pants!!

Kaste Dress Shirt Hack

January 31, 2019February 3, 20191 Comment

I present to you my Kaste Dress shirt hack. The pattern is by Named Clothing from their book "Breaking the Pattern." First of all, I am obsessed with this shirt. I never make fancy sleeves or things that are overly feminine and flouncy. It just doesn't feel like me. When I saw this dress (below) … Continue reading Kaste Dress Shirt Hack

PANTS PANTS PANTS!

January 2, 20191 Comment

When Nicole first contacted me about doing a big Fancy Pants Instagram party (complete with a Dance-off at the end of course) I told her I was on board! I figured since I'd sewn 16 pairs of pants in the past year (my first year ever making pants!!), I could figure out how to make … Continue reading PANTS PANTS PANTS!

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