Recently started sewing and it's my new favorite form of creative expression! Join me as I review patterns, sew new pieces for my closet, and try upcycling vintage fabrics and non-traditional apparel fabrics. I may occasionally create a video with my first creative love, painting, but lately--sewing is my number one! I started sewing about a year ago and have fallen in love with the process (when I'm not ripping out seams, of course). My focus is finding fabrics and materials that are high quality, but budget friendly. Hoping to spread inspiration for pursuing creative endeavors and creating clothing you love to wear!
You're sewing space is darling! It's so cheery and fun, the artwork is amazing! I organize my patterns similar to you in binders, however I only store the pattern envelope in a page protector and each binder hold various categories between dividers (dresses, tops, pants, etc). For the pattern tissue and instructions, I put them in a large manilla envelope and store in numerical order by pattern company in the bottom row of my Ikea Kallax 4x4 in Drona fabric boxes. It works well for me because I can pull out my binders (I have 2 binders - I think they are 4" ones) and "shop" that way for what I want to sew. I love your huge mirror, that is great! I have a small one hanging on my door and it's totally distorted and so I call it my "fat mirror" because everything looks totally different in it than in any other mirror in my home. ;-) Happy sewing!
We’ve been in Florida for 2 years and can’t wait to have a little colder weather! Haha we’re getting ready to move back to Utah and I’ve been planning all my fall/winter outfits 😅 I’ve already picked up a couple of the patterns you have recommended in another video
How fun! 😃 I hope you guys have a great move and enjoy all of your fall/winter outfits and sewing patterns!! I bet Utah has beautiful seasons! Happy happy sewing and creating! 🧵🪡
My granddaughter and I both made the 6644 pants. Love them! She also made the sweater and it’s just wonderful! I have made 2 of the shift dresses in cotton for the summer. I look forward to seeing what you make. I really want to make one of those coats you showed at the beginning. You have given me some ideas.
Your makes sound fantastic! And that is so good to hear that you like the 6644 pants & the sweater is a good one, too! I’m really looking forward to trying these patterns out. Happy happy sewing to you and your granddaughter! 😃🧵🪡
I am loving your videos! You are so natural in front of the camera😀. You gave me the idea of making a formal dress with a matching coat. Thinking Doris Day vibes…. Great job!
Oh, that is so good to know! It is really the cutest dress and I’m excited to work with it. Love that you mixed and matched patterns to make it work for you 😃🙌 happy sewing! 🌷
Do you have any classic and timeless winter sewing patterns you would recommend?! Maybe you've worked with some of these patterns before...and I'd love to hear about them! Also--I fact checked myself 🤣and was surprised to find out that shift dresses actually entered the scene in the 1920's but regained popularity in the 1960's! Fun fashion info : ) Happy (winter and fall) sewing!
Love all your makes!! I think for the ganni-inspired top it would work better if you moved the middle tie down to your bust the way you put a button at the bust first and then space the rest of the buttons around the one at the bust. Thus will help with gaping.
Thank you so much! And that is incredibly helpful. I actually did not realize you were supposed to start at the bust first and then work your way from there lol very helpful tip! Happy happy, sewing and creating 😊🪡🧵
If you are looking for a ganni inspired pattern look at Fabric Godmother Fleur. It is fantastic. I added a fourth tie because I am busty. I love the fresh look of the white and green.
I just bought the first blouse pattern you showed and appreciate the tips. I m going to raise the back neckline for my needs but I love the blouse. Everything is lovely in green and white. I Always enjoy your posts. ☺️
Ohhhh good to know! Really worked at it but I had a lot of trouble getting it to meet at the point. I forgot to mention in the video, but I ended up just pleating and sewing down the fabric in the front! 🤪 happy sewing!
I would absolutely LOVE a sew-with-me anytime and with anything you decide! I love your pieces, especially that stunning wrap dress. I’ve only been sewing since April and have made many garments but still struggle understanding some of the terms and instructions. So any sew-with-me videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing! You’re so inspiring 😊
I love that you started sewing! We all have to start somewhere that’s for sure and I constantly feel like I am still learning! Appreciate your kind words and I will definitely have to whip up a sew with me video either for the Vogue dress or maybe another fun piece. But the Vogue 9311 is such a beginner friendly piece, I highly recommend. Thank you so much for being here and happy happy sewing!😊🧵🪡
Welcome to the AGAW collection 🤣 Would you be interested in a sew along for the Very Easy Very Vogue 9311 pattern? Let me know and I'll try to get that going! Happy sewing and creating! And thank you for being here! Link to MSBLUE is in the description : )
I've used the eloflex thread, but I'm not sure how I feel about it. I hemmed a t-shirt using a straight stitch. It hasn't broken, but it definitely feels like it's tight when I straighten out my hem while I'm wearing it. I don't know if I'd feel confident using it for workout gear. Definitely test it first. Also, I read that you should hand wind your bobbin, so I did that. Gutterman makes Maraflex thread and Mettler makes Seraflex. I'd like to try those and compare.
This is great feedback. I had also read the same thing about hand winding it in the bobbin so I’ll definitely be trying that strategy too. I think it’ll be interesting to see how it sews up with a workout top so we will see. Thanks again for the other suggestions and feedback! Happy sewing!🪡🧵
Ahh, I love thrifting and yard sailing. I found some incredible jewelry on my hunts. A vintage diamond necklace from the 70’s. Gorgeous Lapis jewelry too. Also I love buying way oversized dresses in hardly worn beautiful fabrics and using it as yardage for a top or even a sundress. I too have done some remakes on things I’ve made in the past. Even though I’ve been sewing for 20 years. Enjoy the making and hunting and creating! ❤️
Sounds like some incredible finds you have had! It is so much fun to go on the hunt and wind up with some really amazing pieces. Love the idea of purchasing dresses for the unique fabric! Those remakes seem to be a great way to revisit an old piece to up level it 😊or switch it up to better suit you! Happy sewing and creating to you 🌷🪡🧵
My early makes aren’t worth redoing because I bought cheap or the wrong fabric! I heard that meant thrift stores don’t even bother putting out the obviously homemade clothes but it definitely was a learning experience. I put so much time in them that’s what hurts!
Oh My Goodness, so happy for you and jealous!!! Sounds like a great experience!!🥰 Love a good thrift experience! Thank you for sharing! Love your finds and ideas🤩
I've been restructuring things lately. Last month my closet imploded on me. The shelf and rod all fell down on top of me around 11pm. I couldn't believe it. I climbed out from under it and went to bed. Spent about a week with clothes all over the condo while I converted it to a two rod on my side of the walk-in. Since then I've been forcing myself to wear older makes or redoing them. It's no wonder it all collapsed. There was way too much on that one rod and shelf. The thing is even if I'm not wearing it I'm still "in-like" with most of it. Even there's more than a few "what was I thinking" pieces.
So relatable! I loved reading this and just the other day really started going through my closet to figure out what needs to be reworked, given away, and brought to the front so that I actually wear it. Thank you for sharing and happy restructuring!😁
You never know what you'll find at the thrift store! Any favorite pieces or upcycling successes you've had with thrift finds? Happy happy sewing and creating to you! 🌻
I was gifted an Oriental grey silk dress that has to be dry cleaned , not sure if the cleaners can get the stains out , I can always use it as a pattern
Your space is so pretty and cheerful.💝😍I adore that gorgeous lamp!!!! I have sewn in tiny spaces and large rooms, I'm always thankful to just be sewing.😊Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌷 I couldn’t agree with you more. And, I love your channel! Fell down the rabbit hole of watching your videos and I just subscribed. 😁 You have such a good eye and have found some of the most unique pieces thrifting! Happy creating and sewing to you!🧵🪡
@@dineincreativity❤Awww what a sweet comment to start my day! Thanks so much, I subbed to you as well😊🎀Hope you have a happy sewing day! Looking forward to watching more of your videos as well!!! xx
Very pretty sewing room. I would feel inspired with those pretty colors. For your patterns I have seen people use the binders to just store the envelope and then use a filing cabinet for the pieces and directions. File the patterns numerically. Also, have you thought of getting a folding craft table. I bought mine at Michaels. The long ends fold down to make it a very narrow table and underneath are two shelves. I love it for my small space. Just some suggestions you might consider. Happy Sewing!
Thank you so much for sharing and being here! These are all really great ideas! I love the idea of having a filing system in place for the patterns along with storing the envelope in the binder. The folding craft table sounds awesome-what a great fix for a smaller sewing space! I’m definitely going to look into that. Appreciate these suggestions and happy happy sewing to you!🌷🧵
Thanks for sharing your space. I also use a binder system as well but I store the contents of each pattern separately in manilla envelopes in fabric cubes it allows me to store several pattern envelopes in each binder I shared a pattern organization video on my channel I've accumulated over 200 patterns over the 12 years I've been sewing
Wow, that is a great idea! I’ve been wondering what a good storage method would be when you really start collecting a large number of patterns. I’ll definitely have to go check your video out. Thank you so much for sharing this! Happy happy sewing! 🧵🌷
I enjoy seeing all your videos! I love your style and your sewing room reflects your easy, honest beautiful self! I see that you're getting more relaxed on your videos because you're giggling more! 😀
Bemberg Rayon is my all time favorite lining material for everything unless I need a jacket for a very cold day, then I line with a specialty lining fabric, which I dont think is what you need for the jacket/coat you plan on making
I LOVE that last painting you did of the flowers in the white vase!!!! How do you texture the paint like that, do you add something to the paint or just glob it on? Acrylic, right? I want to get into painting again!
Thank you! And you totally should get back into painting! I layer a pretty thick coat of gesso on the canvas before I even start painting to get an uneven/slightly textured base and then use a mix of oil and acrylic paint. I also mix the acrylic paint with painting modeling paste and liquitex acrylic medium, to really thicken everything! Happy creating! 🎨🧵🪡
