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New Dress - Up on the blog.... ➰ #theflorence from @merchantandmills ➰ The short of it. - This pattern rules & I want more.✌️❤️ . . . . . #linkinbio #theflorencedress #merchantandmills #merchantandmillsflorence #wearhandmade #makeitsewcial #sewcialists #modernsewist #memadeeveryday #sustainablesewing #themindfulsewist #handmadecloset #imademyclothes #slowfashion #memadewardrobe #handmadeisbetter #sustainablesewing
“Every day [the moon🌝] is a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human.” -Tahereh Mafi . My collab with @measurefabric, this fun #SukiRobe, is up on the blog. I love it, guys. This pattern is so good and @helens__closet offers so many pattern hacks on her blog. I have links to the ones I used so check it out if you’re interested. #linkinbio👆 . Also look for a review of this beautiful Ikat from @measurefabric. Such a joy to sew! Take care everyone and stay strong. 💪
Guess what❔ . #sewing #sneakpeak #sewingstripes #linen #newmake #buttons ##wearhandmade #makeitsewcial #sewcialists #modernsewist #memadeeveryday #sustainablesewing #handmadecloset #imademyclothes #slowfashion #memadewardrobe #handmadeisbetter #sustainablesewing
Finally sharing a make that I completed a bit ago. 💫 I took a chance on this top. This is a gorgeous cotton knit with great drape from @newcrafthouse, and I chose to cut my pattern pieces on the cross grain in order to have the stripes running vertically. Vertical stripes are supposed to be lengthening right? 😂 That’s what they said on Next In Fashion, anyway. . I really wasn’t sure how this would turn out but I truly am enjoying wearing it. I think the #ArrayTop pattern from @papercutpatterns is such a great match for a knit fabric. Very comfortable to wear and flattering with the waist tie. You can really play with this pattern. 🤎 . Also wearing #persephonepants. I almost didn’t post these pics because they turned out a tad out of focus but I know you guys will forgive me. 🥰 . P.S. I didn’t bother hemming this. 🤫 #thankyouknitfabric
NEW MAKE. 🌈 Here in CA I have a certain something on my mind almost 100% of the time but I’m not even going to mention it here. 😂 This newly finished #sukirobe is an act of love and nothing more, nothing less. 🤲 Sending all the positive vibes out to my sewing friends and followers on here.✨✨✨As always, I am so grateful for this space that I’ve dedicated to sharing a thing that brings me peace and joy - SEWING. 💙 . This fabric is a very yummy Ikat batiste from @measurefabric, honestly a dream to sew and made the most comfortable, floaty, and soft outer layer. My hope was to make something I could wear in and out of the house and I’m so happy with the result. . More details on the hacks I used provided by @helens__closet and a blog post is coming real soon. Also look for a highlight in stories. Xxx
Invisible inseam pockets using a French Seam Pocket tutorial from @inthefolds. In love with is construction method. ✨✨ . #sukirobe progress using floaty batiste fabric from @measurefabric . #progress #sewingprogress #wip
Does anyone else love the slow meditative process of sewing french seams? I’m making a #sukirobe in this beautifully delicate Ikat Batiste from @measurefabric and the majority of this video captures the process of french seam pocket construction.💙 . I followed a hack on the @helens__closet blog in order to: 1.) straighten out the front of the robe; 2.) draft a longer front band; 3.) and make a removable tie, as this is intended to be worn as a layering piece outdoors. . My walking foot and a microtex sharp needle make the sewing process with this batiste easy peasy. I also tend to follow my own preferred construction depending on the fabric and my finishing choice. So I’ll be completing the sleeves before setting them into the robe, using all french seams. I also plan to enclose the seam allowances along the front and sleeve bands. . I’m excited to see how this turns out! Do you guys enjoy watching long timelapse videos? Is this way too long? 😂 I was so grateful to get a full 45 minutes of sewing time uninterrupted. Take care for now! . . . . #measurefabric #frenchseampockets #frenchseams #sewingprocess #grateful
Some more #paquerettelysimaque photos cause why not 💅🏽 . I want one in gingham. . (Style Arc Tully Pant #satully) . #peekabookitty #lysimaquesew #newsewingpattern #shopsmallthischristmas
Sound On for a bit of Fabric Mountain Bliss. 💙🌲🌤🐦 . Fabric is a gifted Ikat Batiste from @measurefabric. It’s a floaty, cotton dream.✨ . #supportsmallbusiness #fabriclove #sewinginspo #makeitsewcial

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New Dress - Up on the blog.... ➰ #theflorence from @merchantandmills ➰ The short of it. - This pattern rules & I want more.✌️❤️ . . . . . #linkinbio #theflorencedress #merchantandmills #merchantandmillsflorence #wearhandmade #makeitsewcial #sewcialists #modernsewist #memadeeveryday #sustainablesewing #themindfulsewist #handmadecloset #imademyclothes #slowfashion #memadewardrobe #handmadeisbetter #sustainablesewing
“Every day [the moon🌝] is a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human.” -Tahereh Mafi . My collab with @measurefabric, this fun #SukiRobe, is up on the blog. I love it, guys. This pattern is so good and @helens__closet offers so many pattern hacks on her blog. I have links to the ones I used so check it out if you’re interested. #linkinbio👆 . Also look for a review of this beautiful Ikat from @measurefabric. Such a joy to sew! Take care everyone and stay strong. 💪
Guess what❔ . #sewing #sneakpeak #sewingstripes #linen #newmake #buttons ##wearhandmade #makeitsewcial #sewcialists #modernsewist #memadeeveryday #sustainablesewing #handmadecloset #imademyclothes #slowfashion #memadewardrobe #handmadeisbetter #sustainablesewing
Finally sharing a make that I completed a bit ago. 💫 I took a chance on this top. This is a gorgeous cotton knit with great drape from @newcrafthouse, and I chose to cut my pattern pieces on the cross grain in order to have the stripes running vertically. Vertical stripes are supposed to be lengthening right? 😂 That’s what they said on Next In Fashion, anyway. . I really wasn’t sure how this would turn out but I truly am enjoying wearing it. I think the #ArrayTop pattern from @papercutpatterns is such a great match for a knit fabric. Very comfortable to wear and flattering with the waist tie. You can really play with this pattern. 🤎 . Also wearing #persephonepants. I almost didn’t post these pics because they turned out a tad out of focus but I know you guys will forgive me. 🥰 . P.S. I didn’t bother hemming this. 🤫 #thankyouknitfabric
NEW MAKE. 🌈 Here in CA I have a certain something on my mind almost 100% of the time but I’m not even going to mention it here. 😂 This newly finished #sukirobe is an act of love and nothing more, nothing less. 🤲 Sending all the positive vibes out to my sewing friends and followers on here.✨✨✨As always, I am so grateful for this space that I’ve dedicated to sharing a thing that brings me peace and joy - SEWING. 💙 . This fabric is a very yummy Ikat batiste from @measurefabric, honestly a dream to sew and made the most comfortable, floaty, and soft outer layer. My hope was to make something I could wear in and out of the house and I’m so happy with the result. . More details on the hacks I used provided by @helens__closet and a blog post is coming real soon. Also look for a highlight in stories. Xxx
Invisible inseam pockets using a French Seam Pocket tutorial from @inthefolds. In love with is construction method. ✨✨ . #sukirobe progress using floaty batiste fabric from @measurefabric . #progress #sewingprogress #wip
Does anyone else love the slow meditative process of sewing french seams? I’m making a #sukirobe in this beautifully delicate Ikat Batiste from @measurefabric and the majority of this video captures the process of french seam pocket construction.💙 . I followed a hack on the @helens__closet blog in order to: 1.) straighten out the front of the robe; 2.) draft a longer front band; 3.) and make a removable tie, as this is intended to be worn as a layering piece outdoors. . My walking foot and a microtex sharp needle make the sewing process with this batiste easy peasy. I also tend to follow my own preferred construction depending on the fabric and my finishing choice. So I’ll be completing the sleeves before setting them into the robe, using all french seams. I also plan to enclose the seam allowances along the front and sleeve bands. . I’m excited to see how this turns out! Do you guys enjoy watching long timelapse videos? Is this way too long? 😂 I was so grateful to get a full 45 minutes of sewing time uninterrupted. Take care for now! . . . . #measurefabric #frenchseampockets #frenchseams #sewingprocess #grateful
Some more #paquerettelysimaque photos cause why not 💅🏽 . I want one in gingham. . (Style Arc Tully Pant #satully) . #peekabookitty #lysimaquesew #newsewingpattern #shopsmallthischristmas
Sound On for a bit of Fabric Mountain Bliss. 💙🌲🌤🐦 . Fabric is a gifted Ikat Batiste from @measurefabric. It’s a floaty, cotton dream.✨ . #supportsmallbusiness #fabriclove #sewinginspo #makeitsewcial
@lysimaque_sew has released a very adorable new pattern that I was lucky enough to test a few weeks ago. It’s the #paquerettelysimaque, now available at her Etsy store, in the very welcome form of a digital printable pattern during this period of social distancing many of us are participating in. . . I sewed my version up in a very silky rayon crepe and decided to add some ribbon around the neckline. I’m all about square necklines lately, and this top has some other really cute little details that make for a very fun making experience. #CatHairIsUnavoidable
A quick shoutout to all you awesome followers! I really wish you all the best and I hope everyone cooped up at home is safe, has enough to eat, and is trying to stay happy through sewing or whatever your thing may be. We’re pretty good at staying in, but the uncertainty of how long this will last is pretty anxiety-inducing. . . Staying healthy is really important to me! There’s lots of autoimmunity in my family and so we’re taking our supplements over here, trying to eat well, minimizing sugar, and getting lots of sleep. . . Although my family tries to live a holistic lifestyle, which is a huge part of who I am and my values, just know that my observations and opinions are not meant to offend or hurt in any way. That’s the last thing I ever want to do. I want everyone to feel free to be their unique self always, and I intend to do that as well. If my thoughts don’t always correspond with yours, that’s ok! Just please respect that I am a person, imperfect, flawed, and always learning! I love interacting with you, but please be polite! ✌️💖 . . Also here’s my mess of a head of hair! #mysoignechallengeday1 🙌
#allwellfullmoonbag 🌚 ➖ See my previous post for more photos. This is such a fun purse to sew. Simple and quick. It’s currently packed away in storage but at least I can admire it from afar. lol

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