If you found me through the Sewing Summit, welcome! I hope you enjoyed Part 1 of the video. The Summit organizers asked me if they could divide my video into two parts. Part 2 will be available tomorrow with the other Day 5 videos.
In the sewing world right now, there are tons of sewing mask patterns going around right now. Crafters are eager to help out somehow while we are under stay-at-home orders, and lots of facilities are requesting fabric masks because they are running out of N95 masks. I wanted to help out, but also didn’t want to start churning out masks if they weren’t needed.
I’m happy to release this newest pattern, the Suburbanite Handbag. I had so much fun designing it and really enjoyed sewing each version as I tested it. My testers enjoyed it as well! You may remember that I said I was designing a convertible backpack pattern. I was, and I am, but I reached a point on that pattern where I needed a creative break. This pattern flowed forth pretty quickly.
What a weird winter we’ve had in Delaware! We only had snow once and it barely dusted the ground. We had lots of 50 and 60 degree days. I think our state finally gave up on winter altogether because all the blossoms have started coming out even though it’s early March.
I think the last time I showed off my sewing was in September. I have a lot to catch up on! I’ll just go through the end of December for now.
I’ll start off with Halloween costumes.
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen my progress photos as I sewed a stuffed rabbit that I keep calling Edward. This week our local high school will be putting on a play, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. It’s based on a book of the same name by Kate DiCamillo. I read the book when my friend asked me to make this rabbit, and it’s a really touching short novel for grade-school aged kids.
Today I’m adding a new pattern to my shop, and it’s free! The Braided Boho Bag is a great basic bag with a twist. The braided handle elevates it from simple to stylish. It is available in two sizes, small and large, and can be made in either woven or knit fabric! This pattern is rated for beginners, but can also be enjoyable for more experienced sewers with the use of a variety of fabrics.
Have you heard about the Sewing Summit (affiliate link), hosted by Rebecca Page of Rebecca Page Patterns? About a month ago Rebecca asked for speakers for a five-day online sewing conference. I hesitated—what can I teach about sewing? I know a lot, yes, but it can be hard to consider yourself an expert.
As early as it may seem, September is usually when I start making Christmas stockings! In fact, I always feel like I’m behind waiting until September! This last month I remade a lot of stocking designs from last year but I have also made a few new ones so far that I really like, plus I’ve already had a few custom orders.
I’ve had a few questions about the color book construction, which makes sense as my video was split into two parts for the Sewing Summit. I will try to provide some basic instructions here that will supplement the video. I don’t have the time at this moment to make more books and take photos, so I will describe as best as possible