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Category: Bags and Pouches

A birthday gift

March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 Posted in Bags and Pouches, SewingFormat Post format: Image1 Comment

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Made this cute set for my Mama’s 65th! I’m now thinking of a million different fabric combinations I want to try out for both of these fun and easy patterns!

Pattern: 241 Tote by Noodlehead and a modified Fold over Clutch by LBG Studio
Fabric: Cotton and Steel, Lucky Strikes and Essex Linen in Nautical

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Rolling into Friday like this... Just kidding! I’m in the same jeans and sweatshirt I wore on Wednesday and haven’t showered since then either! 🤣 Just keeping it real for you. Lots of cleaning and maybe a bit of sewing on the agenda for today, and figuring out somewhere fun to wear this jumpsuit! Happy almost weekend everyone! . . . #sewfrosting #iwokeuplikethis #justkidding #salliejumpsuit #orchidmidi #closetcasepatterns #chalkandnotch #isew #isewmyownclothes #charlottesvillesews #handmadewardrobe #jessamybmakes2018

I did it! I finished my #sewfrosting project just under the deadline. I have lots of thoughts and feelings, but mainly I am just grateful that I was able to participate. I realize it’s a privilege to have the time and resources to dedicate to my craft, and I don’t take it for granted. . . Jumpsuit is a mashup of the @chalkandnotch #orchidmidi (top) with a super high waisted version of the pants from the #salliejumpsuit Fabric is a stretch velvet I purchased from @stonemountainfabric last year (with a holiday jumpsuit in mind, so score for me using stashed fabric for what I originally intended!) . . . Thanks for hosting @truebias and @closetcase.patterns it’s been such an inspiration to follow along! . . . #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewfrosting #handmadewardrobe #handmadeeveryday #handmadeholiday #makeallthethings #stonemountainfabric #chalkandnotchpatterns #closetcasepatterns #charlottesvillesews #jessamybmakes2018

Well, there’s nothing like waiting until the last minute to commit to something. I finally decided to jump on the #sewfrosting bandwagon. I was going back and forth about participating because I was worried that a velvet jumpsuit wasn’t very practical. When I voiced my concerns to @jacquelinecieslak she said, “Well, isn’t that the whole point of the challenge?” Ummm, yes. Good point. 😂 . . I’ve been so focused on sewing everyday items, which is great, but it’s also ok to sew something fancy that may not get worn all the time. . . Here’s a funky late at night, doesn’t do the fabric justice, WIP shot. I’m using the bodice of the #orchidmidi and the pants from the #salliejumpsuit Next I need to figure out how exactly I’m going to sew it all together. I still have a day to do that 😬 . . . #wip #isew #sewistofinstagram #orchidmidi #chalkandnotchpatterns #patternhacking #sewallthethings

Happy Thanksgiving Eve everyone! We survived our ~700 mile, -30° drive, and if you are traveling I hope you arrive to wherever you need to be safely. I finished my Nurtured Sweater in time to wear for this trip, and I honestly haven’t taken it off yet. It’s made the coziest travel companion. (Plus there is snow everywhere here, so I don’t have to take it off) Also, dresses are where it’s at for long stretches in the car...why have I been torturing myself in jeans all these years? . . I’m excited for a few days of family and food before we have to pack it all in and head back down south. 🦃🍁🌨🥧 . . . #nurturedsweater #stonewool #stonewoolcormo #dreareneeknits #instafriendskal #ewemakers #metamorphicdress #isew #iknit #isewmyownclothes #sewistofinstagram #knittersofinstagram

I’m over on the @imaginegnats blog this morning kicking off a whole week dedicated to Ventana Twill! I sewed up my second pair of #parasoltrousers in Canyon Red, and they are the perfect addition to my fall wardrobe. These pants are giving me a bit of a 70’s vibe, and I’m loving it! Plus, how could you not be happy when wearing these pockets 😍 . . The link to the blog post is in my profile. All Ventana Twill and stretch twill is 15% off in the @imaginegnats shop now through Nov 21st, so if you’ve been wanting to try this fabric, now is your chance! . . #orchidxparasol #parasoltrousers #ensemblepatterns #ebonytee #closetcasepatterns #ventanatwill #robertkaufman #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewingblogger #sewistsofinstagram #makersgonnamake #handmadewardrobe #jessamybmakes2018

When Wednesdays feel like Monday’s...At least there’s topstitching to focus on 😂 . . Thanks for all your warm wishes and celebrating my new job with me! I’m excited for what’s ahead and so glad I can share it with all of you! . . Now, to the jeans. If I’m being honest, I don’t love how this pair turned out. They fit, but not as well as I had hoped. The denim has no vertical stretch at all, making them somewhat uncomfortable to sit in. This was not something I noticed before sewing them up. I also made an adjustment (prior to cutting my fabric) that did not work the way I thought it would. In the end it left me with some extra fabric under my bum that couldn’t be pinched out or taken in. . . It’s ok though, I learned a lot in the process. And, they are totally wearable, I’m probably the only one who would notice any of these things! And I do love the classic top stitching 💛 . . #gingerjeans #ebonytee #closetcasepatterns #isew #isewmyownclothes #sewistofinstagram #sewcialist #handmade #handmadewardrobe #memade #memadeeverday #jessamybmakes2018

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