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Finally, an Easy Solution to Repurpose Your Old Jeans
I finally found an easy solution to repurpose an old pair of jeans I purchased years ago. Along with sewing my own clothes I like to go thrifting from time to time. It really is a fun pastime that I highly recommend everyone try at least once. Hitting the jackpot...
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Review of Simplicity 8084 Shirt Dress using Stretch Crepe
I made the Simplicity 8084 Shirt Dress using stretch crepe on Mother's day, but I am just getting around to posting about it because...
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Review of New Look 6301 Wrap Dress using Jersey Knit
Making summer dresses has been on my to-do list for a while now. I was so happy when I discovered the New Look 6301 wrap dress. My goal this summer is
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Are You Spending Too Much on Fabric?
I used to cringe when I would go to the cutting table at a fabric store and see the dollars racking up. Knowing as the clerk calculated my total I was spending too much on fabric. I told myself that the purchase was worth it because the fabric was too pretty. And then I would get home, pre-shrink it, and stow it away too afraid to cut into it. Does this sound like you?
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How to Organize and Save Space in Your Sewing Room or Office
Hey Introverts, I know the first question on your mind is, "Where have you been?" I know it's been literally two months since we last saw each other and I totally blame the move for that. We have lived in our old apartment for about 5 years and let me tell you the number of things we (clears throat) I have accumulated was beyond me.
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My Top 4 Gift Ideas For Beginner Sewers
Attention last minute holiday shoppers, if you're like me and struggle to figure out what to get someone to the last hour I’ve got you covered. Here are some ideas for you for top 4 big ticket gift items to get that special someone who is in love with sewing or is ready to start.
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Why Saving Scrap Fabric is the Best Thing You Could Ever Do
Hello my Introverts! I hope you are ready to learn all about the Vogue pattern 9044 hat that I made recently using only scraps that I had in my fabric stash. A little back story about how this came to be. One of my IG friends started a challenge called the Sewing Bowl where she creates categories for everything from what pattern company to choose to what type of fabric to use. I decided I needed some help getting back into the swing of things with sewing so I signed up for September. She picks the categories from a literal bowl and then shares and tags you in the post…
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DIY Unisex Bathrobe Using Simplicity 8267
Not gonna lie, I have been procrastinating on making my husband a robe. He doesn’t ask me to make him much, but he asked for this. Chris, my husband, even picked out the fabric he wanted me to use so I had the materials to work on this back in February. The problem I have is that I am critical of the clothes I sew for myself and even more so for someone else. I put love, thought, and time into everything I make so if it doesn’t come out the way I envisioned for someone else I panic and want to hide it at the bottom of my drawer.…
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DIY Wrap Top Using Simplicity 8424
Did you miss me? January was such a crazy month I would start a blog post, but then completely get distracted and didn't get to share this wrap top I made using Simplicity 8424. Ironically enough this is the perfect time to share it for two reasons Valentine's day is this Sunday and the fabric that I used is from a Black and Latina own fabric company called Melanated Fabrics.
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How to Adjust Any Sewing Pattern From Woven to Stretch Fabric
Hey you Introverts, have you ever found a pattern you loved, but didn’t want to make it out of stiff fabric with no give? I will walk you through how to adjust any sewing pattern from woven to stretch fabric. If you follow me on Instagram or on my Facebook page then you may remember the teal sweater knit fabric that you see here. Earlier this year, I mentioned purchasing it from SAS Fabrics. This was at the Phoenix location off of Indian School if you’re curious. Let me tell you one thing I have been working on is my self-confidence with sewing. All the compliments in the world don’t…
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How to Join Me in the Minerva Sewing Community
Big news guys! Minerva a fabric company that is more than just a place for fabric, but a community of sewing enthusiasts from all over the world just launched their new site. It’s like a social media site for anyone interested in sewing. I partner with them to share some of my makes with their fabric so you don’t want to miss out. It’s easy to sign up and follow me. Here’s a little video on how the site works: [wpvideo 4yILfGOj ] You can follow me by going to this link here: My Profile Until next time… XOXO
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DIY Glass Vase Using Crushed Ice Rock
This week has been all about home decor. I have been on a mission to create the illusion of minimalism amongst all my fabric and sewing tools all over the dinning room. Chris occasionally mentions how he can’t get around or how he’d like for there to not be multiple piles of fabric on top of the bookshelf or how he looks forward to me having my own office so he doesn’t have to see my crazy fabric stash, lol. Subtle not subtle right, hehe. I’m not going to lie that area was driving me crazy too. It seemed that no matter how often I cleared it off. It would…
