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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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I really don’t have words to express what an amazing experience I had @knitcitycanada Partly because I’m still exhausted, but mainly because it was amazing (and a bit overwhelming!) There are a bunch of not so Insta worthy photos that follow. I didn’t really have time to grab great photos because the booth was busy! Suffice it to say, I meet ALL the knitting people! I worked the @labienaimee end of the booth, and somehow missed snapping a photo with Aimee 😩 Aimee is a true color genius, and of course, the kindest women. I was honored to share space with her (and pour over ALL the yarns, I’m an expert apprentice in color pairings and fades now! 😉) . . The best part of the whole weekend was spending time with this lady. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting @shoplamercerie in person, you know how amazing she it. If not, just know that Jess is the kindest, most generous, hard working, funny, and extremely organized person I know. I am so glad that we are not just Insta Besties anymore, but true friends. I am honored to have spent this weekend with her (and her family, who are just as amazing as she is!) We worked hard, but also got to spend some quality time relaxing and knitting, which was way better than our long distance face time sewing dates! (Although, those are great too!) . . If you’re still reading (whew, sorry!) Swipe on through for some highlights, including meeting @dreareneeknits 💕(also the sweetest) winning @pompommag pub quiz night (!) the booth set up 😍, and the only picture I managed to snap of @waxandwool who we shared the booth with! Until next year???

I went to work today and I liked my outfit 🙌🏻 I made it myself with patterns and fabric purchased from lovey women owned companies that I am proud to support. I have had both these pieces in my wardrobe all summer, but this was the first time I wore them together, and I love the outcome. I have been in a bit of a sewing funk, so I’m happy to be able to pull a new look together without having to sit down at the machine. . I’ve also been in a bit of an Insta funk. I love seeing all the things people are making, how they are wearing them and how they look on real bodies. However, I have felt really silly posting photos of myself lately. It’s seems awkward and weird for some reason. I also wonder, what’s the point? Is this useful in some way? Am I adding anything to the story? Some days I’m not really sure I am, and so I don’t post things I’ve made or outfits I’ve put together. However, that’s not contributing to all the things I love about this community. So, I’m not sure this is helpful or useful in any way, but I hope so. What have you been making but not sharing lately? I’d love to see. . Top is the Gemma Tank by @madebyrae Skirt is the Estuary skirt by @sewliberated Both were sewn with fabric purchased with my employee discount at @ewefibers . . #fortheloveofsewing #gemmatank #raemademedoit #estuaryskirt #sewliberated #indiesewing #sewingismysuperpower #sewingisselfcare #diyfashion #makersgonnamake #ewemakers #sewistsofinstagram #jessamybmakes2019

What’s your favorite way to gather? . I set the longest stitch length I can on my machine (a 5) and crank the tension all the way up (to 10 on my machine). Then I sew the traditional two rows of basting stitches, and it essentially gathers the fabric for me. It’s gather magic ✨I feel like this gives me a good base to start from, and I can work the ruffle into place easily from there. I’m a recovering perfectionist 😂 and this strategy works well for me. However, I’m always open to suggestions if you have something even better for me! . . Pattern: #florencetop from @merchantandmills i sewed the size 6 based on the finished garment measurements. I’m happy with the fit overall, but it does pull to the back as I’m wearing it. Not sure if I needed a forward shoulder adjustment, or if it’s the weight of the ruffle pulling it back. . Fabric: organic hemp linen from @ewefibers This washes up so nicely and was perfect for making the exact copy of the shirt! . . . #indiesewing #fortheloveofsewing #sewingismysuperpower #diyfashion #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #memade #memadeeveryday #makersgonnamake #ewefibers #gingerjeans #jessamybmakes2019

Did I wear this outfit last week? Yes. Do I plan to wear it every week? Maybe, you’ll just have to wait and see! . It may have taken me all summer to finish this @merchantandmills #florencetop but I’m not going to stop wearing it now that summer is almost over. And if @closetcase.patterns says white after Labor Day is in then I must be in too 😉 . . . #gingerjeans #closetcasepatterns #merchantandmills #indiesewing #isewmyownclothes #jessamybmakes2019

It’s a dress! It’s a skirt and top! Either way, it’s my favorite new outfit, and it’s up on the @imaginegnats blog today. . . I took the #friscotanktop by @threadbeargarments and paired it with an #estuaryskirt by @sewliberated to get a versatile faux dress look and I couldn’t be happier about it! . . Check out the blog post for more details, I’ll pop the link in my profile! . . . #imaginegnatsshop #imaginegnatsblog #indiesewing #indiesewingpatterns #diyfashion #sewistofinstagram #sewcialist #sewingblogger #makersgonnamake #memade #memadewardrobe #jessamybmakes2019

I’m so glad you all like these Kendrick pants as much as I do! In case you missed it, head one post back for details on how to be entered to win the last 2 yards of this fabric from @shoplamercerie . . There are a lot of good pattern suggestions too, in case you have some denim and are looking for some inspiration! . . I used this mid to heavy weight denim for a pair of #kendrickoveralls I went crazy and didn’t muslin (something I never advocate for) but @heyjunehandmade patterns fit me really well. Well, whomp whomp, these turned out a smidge uncomfortable if I have to sit down. 😬 when I’m feeling brave I will unpick the topstitching along the crotch seam and scoop it out just a bit. Until then, I will be happily standing around in these! . . #shoplamercerie #heyjunepatterns #sewingismysuperpower #isew #sewistofinstagram #diyfashion #sewcialist #indiesewing #indiesewingpattern #jessamybmakes2019

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